Leaf Insect Phyllium philippinicum 6-pack

General Description: Attention! Next day air shipping only!These are sold in groups of 6 insects..Leaf insects are very closely related to stick insects (they belong to the Order Phasmatodea) and, just as stick-insects camouflage themselves as twigs, the leaf insects are superbly camouflaged as a leaf (a process called crypsis).An adult female Philippinicum will measure about 4 inches long, the males are much slender and ½ the length. It is documented that Philippinicum males are required for reproduction, but it is also reported that Philippinicum are parthenogenetic (self reproducing). We have both males and females.HousingWe raise my Philippinicum in a screen cage 12” wide by 15” deep by 28” high, on the bottom of the cage we have Astroturf. We have oscillating fans in the day hours that gives airflow into the cage. We have fluorescent lights on the top of the cage on a 12hour on/off cycle, as well as light through the room windows. Glass or plastic housing can be used, but I like a