Black striped Stick insect (Austrosipyloidea carterus)

Black striped Stick insect Austrosipyloidea carterus

Sold as juveniles – Captive Bred

Rather delicate and agile species, this species lives up to its name sporting a black stripe the length of their body. Unlike most species, both the female and male can fly albeit slowly and rather clumsily.

Adult Body Length Female 11cm Male 7cm
Foodplants Eucalyptus and Acacia species

Notes
Care needs to be taken when the enclosure is opened as the adults can both fly and are delicate.