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Trachyaretaon brueckneri/Trachyaretaon carmelae
Appearance/General information
- Trachyaretaon brueckneri, now known as Trachyaretaon carmelae originate from the Philippines.
- The males are smaller and less bulky than females, with males reaching up to 75mm and females 125mm.
- The can vary in colour from red/brown to a green/grey colour.
- Both the males and females do not have wings, therefor cannot fly.
- They are great for beginners and children as they are not aggressive, although do have a few small 'thorns' on their backs/sides.
Nymph/Adult Care
- Nymphs will moult 6-7 times from hatching to becoming an adult
- Moulting is usually done hanging from the top of the enclosure or a high up leaf and nymphs should not be disturbed while moulting as they can fall or even get stuck.
- Nymphs and adults should be kept in an enclosure at least 3 times their size to allow for moulting, the more you have the larger the cage needed.
- They should be kept humid, around 60-70% and will live happily when kept at room temperature.
- Their food plant should be misted lightly with water every 2/3 days for drinking and keeping up humidity. But do not mist the insects directly.
Feeding
- They feed well on bramble which can be found in gardens all year round. They may also accept oak, ivy or hazel.
- Food should be changed regularly to stay fresh. Keeping the cuttings in a jar of water will keep the food fresh for longer.
- Cut leaves or leaves already nibbled on by adults are better as newly hatched nymphs can have trouble feeding on the hardened edges. You can do this by cutting the edges of leaves with scissors.
Breeding
- Once matured, males can be seen piggybacking on the females for mating.
- The female will still lay eggs if a male is not present but will most likely be infertile.
- This species lays eggs in a substrate so ensure soil, sand or similar is available for the eggs to be buried in, keep this substrate moist for easier access.
Egg Care
- Eggs can be left in the substrate used for laying if needed or can be dug out and placed on eggs on vermiculite, damp tissue or similar and keep at room temperature.
- Mist lightly every 2-3 days to keep the surroundings moist but not wet.
- Check regularly for mould as if left to grow it will kill the nymphs inside.
- Eggs take around 6 months to hatch from being laid depending on temperature. Warmer temperatures will cause them to hatch sooner and cooler temperatures will take longer.
Appearance/General information
- Trachyaretaon brueckneri, now known as Trachyaretaon carmelae originate from the Philippines.
- The males are smaller and less bulky than females, with males reaching up to 75mm and females 125mm.
- The can vary in colour from red/brown to a green/grey colour.
- Both the males and females do not have wings, therefor cannot fly.
- They are great for beginners and children as they are not aggressive, although do have a few small 'thorns' on their backs/sides.
Nymph/Adult Care
- Nymphs will moult 6-7 times from hatching to becoming an adult
- Moulting is usually done hanging from the top of the enclosure or a high up leaf and nymphs should not be disturbed while moulting as they can fall or even get stuck.
- Nymphs and adults should be kept in an enclosure at least 3 times their size to allow for moulting, the more you have the larger the cage needed.
- They should be kept humid, around 60-70% and will live happily when kept at room temperature.
- Their food plant should be misted lightly with water every 2/3 days for drinking and keeping up humidity. But do not mist the insects directly.
Feeding
- They feed well on bramble which can be found in gardens all year round. They may also accept oak, ivy or hazel.
- Food should be changed regularly to stay fresh. Keeping the cuttings in a jar of water will keep the food fresh for longer.
- Cut leaves or leaves already nibbled on by adults are better as newly hatched nymphs can have trouble feeding on the hardened edges. You can do this by cutting the edges of leaves with scissors.
Breeding
- Once matured, males can be seen piggybacking on the females for mating.
- The female will still lay eggs if a male is not present but will most likely be infertile.
- This species lays eggs in a substrate so ensure soil, sand or similar is available for the eggs to be buried in, keep this substrate moist for easier access.
Egg Care
- Eggs can be left in the substrate used for laying if needed or can be dug out and placed on eggs on vermiculite, damp tissue or similar and keep at room temperature.
- Mist lightly every 2-3 days to keep the surroundings moist but not wet.
- Check regularly for mould as if left to grow it will kill the nymphs inside.
- Eggs take around 6 months to hatch from being laid depending on temperature. Warmer temperatures will cause them to hatch sooner and cooler temperatures will take longer.