Spiny Leaf Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)

$25.00 - $30.00
(152 reviews)
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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
    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

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insect

    Posted by Alex on 30th Jan 2025

    Our spiny leaf insect arrived in great condition despite the long all to Tasmania. The staff were extremely helpful when emailed prior to ordering.

  • 5
    Spiny leaf insects

    Posted by Christine on 13th Jan 2025

    We got two females for my kids birthdays and they were the best pets ever ! They lived their whole life span and were very easy to care for. They also made an interesting topic to talk about. They arrived happy and healthy and well packaged.

  • 5
    2 beautiful angels

    Posted by webb on 3rd Jan 2025

    Recieved my 2 spiny girls a little over 2 weeks ago and they are thriving! They love the eucalyptus I'm providing and one has already moulted while in her new home, I'm happy beyond belief!?

  • 5
    Fantastic

    Posted by Ashley Hurrell on 24th Dec 2024

    My daughter could not be happier with her new insects. They arrived in excellent condition and she is loving looking after them. I suspect we’ll be adding more varieties soon!

  • 5
    Thay are a great little thing whave if you cannot have animals in your house

    Posted by Benn Surtees on 9th Dec 2024

    The team at mini beasts are so helpful and And happy to help any time for what ever reason ?

  • 5
    Young nymphs

    Posted by Jake on 19th Nov 2024

    Very happy with the shipping 10 out of 10, these guys have big appetite and look stunning.

  • 5
    spiny leaf insect

    Posted by daniel clarke on 28th Oct 2024

    juvenile was larger than expected and well formed,eating well on local eucalypt