
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.
- An enclosure
- Access to Eucalyptus (Gum) trees or other suitable food plants.
- A misting bottle
Reviews
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Very happy with my first phasmid!
Leafo (creative name I know) arrived quickly and was happy in the supplied container. It was super easy to set up with the mesh pop up enclosure!
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SPINY LEAF INSECT (EXTATOSOMA TIARATUM)
I am so happy with my purchase! She arrived very healthy and active! I couldn't be happier.
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Spiny leaf insects
I ordered a male and female spiny leaf insect and they arrived in great condition! Covid caused some delays but mini beasts wildlife were very good in providing me with information and reassuring that they will be fine. I got them about 10 minutes ago and they are already climbing and eating. Little Zig and Twig seem to be very happy. Thank you!
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Arrived healthy and in great condition
Arrived healthy and in great condition. Packaged well and arrived fast.
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Spiny Leaf Insect
Arrived safe & sound. My child is very happy!
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Stick insect
Very happy with our new pet.
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A very happy 9 year old
Love it! It was a gift and arrived early but with great tracking updates. She is an amazing little thing and is beloved by her little girl. Greatest present ever!
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Spiny Leaf Insects
Both the insects arrived alive & well, my kids absolutely adore them, they are happy in their little enclosure munching away on eucalyptus & rose leaves. very happy with our purchase
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Spiny Leaf insect
They arrived very quickly, and were all fine.......now hanging upside down on new gum leaves.......thank you.