Spiny Leaf Insect adult female.

Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)

$25.00 - $30.00
(159 reviews)
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Description

Minibeast Wildlife - Ethical Captive Breeder

An overwhelming favourite, the Spiny Leaf Insect is a hardy pet, easy to keep and a fascinating addition to your home or school.

As far as insect pets go, Spiny leaf insects are a winner! They have amazing camouflage, and are able to be handled gently. These captive-bred insects mainly feed on eucalyptus leaves, and can be kept in groups or on their own. As adults, the females have short, flightless wings, and the adult males have long wings and are capable of flying short distances. Females are also able to reproduce without a male!

Adult female 150mm (sold as juveniles ~30mm in body length)

  • Also known as Macleay's Spectre after their distinctive camouflage.
  • Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Great to handle!
  • Feeds on Eucalyptus leaves and much more.
  • Captive bred through our environmentally sustainable breeding program.
  • All Minibeast Wildlife animals are covered by our seven day Minibeast Guarantee and have a free downloadable Care Guide
  • Guaranteed to be mite and parasite free.
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Reviews

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insects

    Posted by Christine Hoppitt on 3rd Apr 2025

    I am very happy with the insects. They came wonderfully packaged with moist leaves to eat. They arrived very fast too. They have adapted to their new habitat very well.

  • 5
    Spiny leaf stick insect

    Posted by Jenni Thomas on 31st Mar 2025

    Sticky’s arrived safe and sound and very promptly I like the fact they are sold sexed another co I dealt with sells them unsexed

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insect

    Posted by A O'Brien on 31st Mar 2025

    My Spiny Leaf Insect arrived safe and well. She is a beautiful little creature. Thank you.

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insect

    Posted by Grant on 12th Mar 2025

    Fast delivery, great communication, healthy specimens. Would purchase again.

  • 5
    Excellent Classroom pet

    Posted by Laura Courtenay on 25th Feb 2025

    Thank you so much for providing our classroom with such an interesting pet. The students are loving learning all about our new pet stick insect. They were so excited awaiting the arrival and the excitement has not stopped since it arrived. Great communication throughout the process both before and during delivery.

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insects

    Posted by Rory McLeod on 17th Feb 2025

    The delivery was well packaged and the communication on arrival was excellent. My spiny leaf insects have settled in very well. Thank you.

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Jayme Moss on 10th Feb 2025

    Arrived alive, healthy and adorable. Easy to access information on the website and second time ordering through Mini Beast Wildlife. Highly recommend!

  • 5
    Bob

    Posted by Julie on 4th Feb 2025

    Bob was beautifully packaged and arrived full of beans. I think he will find the NSW tablelands a bit cooler than Northern QLD though.

  • 5
    Spiny Leaf Insects

    Posted by Jane Barry on 4th Feb 2025

    All Spiny Stick Insects arrived safely & are thriving thankyou