Anarchodes annulipes ‘Jewelled Stick Insect’

Description

Scientific Name: Anarchodes annulipes
Common Name: Jewelled Stick Insect
PSG Number: PSG 290

Native Habitat

Anarchodes annulipes inhabits tropical forests throughout Southeast Asia, where it spends its life amongst shrubs, trees, and dense vegetation.

These habitats provide shelter, humidity, and abundant food plants. Consequently, this species thrives within warm tropical environments.

Furthermore, dense vegetation provides excellent camouflage and protection from predators. Therefore, similar conditions should be replicated in captivity.

Care Information

Anarchodes annulipes ‘Jewelled Stick Insect’ is a beautiful phasmid known for its slender build, banded legs, and delicate jewel-like markings. Its elegant appearance makes it highly desirable among enthusiasts.

Although it relies primarily on camouflage, closer inspection reveals remarkable detail and subtle colouration. As a result, it remains one of the most refined-looking stick insects in the hobby.

Furthermore, adults possess attractive pink wings. Consequently, they occasionally flutter between branches, adding further interest to this fascinating species.

Its calm temperament and straightforward care requirements make it suitable for a wide range of keepers. Therefore, both beginners and experienced enthusiasts can enjoy success with this species.

Temperature: 20-25°C
Humidity: Around 70% with regular light misting
Diet: Bramble, rose, oak, and other suitable foliage
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Provide a tall, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of climbing branches. Additionally, vertical space remains essential for successful moulting.

Maintain stable humidity levels while ensuring good airflow. Meanwhile, avoid excessively damp or stagnant conditions.

Fresh food plants should always be available. Consequently, healthy growth and development remain supported.

Breeding Information

Unlike many stick insects, females force their eggs into bark crevices and rotten wood. Consequently, this species displays fascinating and unusual breeding behaviour.

Providing soft rotten wood or floral foam helps replicate natural egg-laying sites. Furthermore, these materials encourage successful oviposition.

Use a soft substrate beneath climbing areas, as females occasionally lose their footing during egg laying. As a result, injury risks remain reduced.

Under suitable conditions, eggs develop successfully and hatch into active young nymphs. Therefore, breeding projects can prove highly rewarding.

Captive-Bred Details

All specimens are captive bred. Therefore, they adapt exceptionally well to enclosure life.

Their elegant appearance, attractive pink wings, and unusual breeding habits create exceptional appeal. As a result, they remain a favourite among specialist phasmid keepers.

Whether you maintain a breeding project or display enclosure, this species performs exceptionally well. Ultimately, few stick insects combine beauty, grace, and fascinating behaviour so effectively.

💎 Delicate Jewel-Like Appearance | 🩷 Attractive Pink Wings | ♻️ Captive Bred