Australian Leaf Insect (Walaphyllium monteithi)
$37.00 - $42.00
This rare and spectacular insect leaves chameleons in the dust.
Closely related to Stick insects, the Australian Leaf Insect (Walaphyllium monteithi) is one of only two species of true Leaf Insects (Phylliidae) native to Australia. This Far North Queensland species is rarely seen and an incredibly camouflaged beauty of the insect world. No one beats these guys for camouflage. They are so cryptic, that not much was known about the adult female until 2012, when one was found in Kuranda, QLD. The name 'Walaphyllium' translates to dancing leaf; 'Wala' from the Dharumbal language meaning 'dance' and 'Phyllium' from Greek language meaning leaf. In terms of a amazing insect pet, you can't go past the Australian Leaf insect!
Adult female 85mm, Adult male 70mm, sold as juveniles
- Astonishing leaf mimicry, down to the veins and imperfections of real leaves.
- Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Easy to handle and makes a fascinating pet.
- Australian Leaf Insects have a very specific food plant requirement of Brush Cherry (Syzygium australe), please ensure you have a good pesticide free source at hand before they arrive. This plant is readily available through nurseries but be aware if using potted plants, check that they have not been treated with insecticides. If they have, they will not be suitable for use with these insects for a couple of months.
- Captive bred for sale through our environmentally sustainable breeding program.
- Guaranteed to be mite and parasite free.
- All Minibeast Wildlife animals you buy are covered by our seven day Minibeast Guarantee and have a free downloadable Care Guide
You will need:
- An enclosure
- Access to insecticide free Brush Cherry.
- A misting bottle
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Reviews
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Masters of disguise
Bought two males and two females along with a large mesh enclosure as a gift for my mother and she adores them. The cheeky things are difficult to find even when you know exactly what you're looking for. Can't imagine how challenging it would be to find these things in the wild. Great service and prompt delivery, as with my prior orders.
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Brilliant Mini beast
Thanks guys great service. The animals arrived safely and are doing well.
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We LOVE him!
Can't wait to get him a little wife :-) Thank you for such great and prompt service!
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Georgeous
Loves these creatures! Fast shipping. Thnanks
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Little munchkins :-D
I ordered one of each leaf insects ( male and female). I was surprised at how small they were and perfect :-) I set up the mesh enclosure under 5 min and gently transferred them on to the leaves and they started eating after a while. After a week they seem 20% bigger already. The package came in 2 days which is fast :-)
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More great service!
Thanks again guys. The wee fellas arrived safe and sound today...we have come to expect nothing less. Great service as always.
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What an amazing little creature
Fascinating little insect, my seven year old son and I have spent a long time trying to locate her among the leaves already. 'Lola' is his favourite, can't recommend highly enough. Due to the once a week shipping policy, we waited 7 business days for our order - as a first time purchaser this is my fault for not reading the shipping info page first, but maybe something to make a little more prominent?
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They DO look like leaves!
I had to look carefully for the pair I had purchased because they looked EXACTLY like the leaves they were on in the container! Its great fun seeing how long friends and family take to find them in their enclosure. An awesome and VERY different kind of pet! Well done Minibeast Wildlife!
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Surprise, surprise, we couldn't believe how big she is (compared to one we purchased previously else where.
She arrived in good healthy condition, as I said, we wee totally amazed at her size, she is in good condition and we are very pleased, well done!