Lonchodes philippinicus ‘Philippine Walking Stick’

Description

Scientific Name: Lonchodes philippinicus
Common Name: Philippine Walking Stick
PSG Number: PSG 282

Native Habitat

Lonchodes philippinicus inhabits tropical forests throughout the Philippines, 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 opportunities and safe moulting sites. Therefore, similar conditions should be replicated in captivity.

Care Information

Lonchodes philippinicus ‘Philippine Walking Stick’ is a striking phasmid that combines impressive size with remarkable sexual dimorphism. Males and females display dramatically different appearances.

Males display beautiful shades of green, turquoise, and orange. As a result, they rank amongst the most colourful stick insects available in the hobby.

In contrast, females are considerably larger and display subtle brown colouration. Consequently, they resemble twigs and branches with remarkable accuracy.

This combination of colour and camouflage creates exceptional display value. Furthermore, it makes the species particularly rewarding to observe throughout its life cycle.

Temperature: 20-26°C
Humidity: Moderate humidity with regular light misting
Diet: Bramble, rose, oak, and other suitable foliage
Difficulty: Easy

Provide a tall, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of vertical climbing space. Additionally, include numerous branches to support successful moulting.

Regular light misting helps maintain suitable humidity levels. Meanwhile, strong airflow remains important for healthy development.

Fresh food plants should always be available. Therefore, healthy growth and successful moulting remain supported.

Breeding Information

Females drop eggs directly onto the substrate. Consequently, eggs develop naturally before hatching under suitable conditions.

Breeding this species is relatively straightforward. Furthermore, healthy colonies establish readily when warmth, humidity, and food remain available.

Freshly moulted nymphs and adults should remain undisturbed until fully hardened. As a result, successful moults occur more reliably.

Young nymphs grow steadily when provided with stable conditions and quality food plants. Consequently, breeding projects can prove highly rewarding.

Captive-Bred Details

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

Captive-bred Philippine Walking Sticks establish readily and breed reliably. Furthermore, their contrasting male and female forms create exceptional interest for keepers.

Whether you maintain a breeding project or display enclosure, this species performs exceptionally well. Ultimately, few phasmids combine colourful males, impressive females, and straightforward care so effectively.

🌈 Colourful Males | 🌿 Excellent Camouflage | ♻️ Captive Bred