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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Excellent Insect Company
Thank you so much for your wonderful service. We are very happy with our spiny leaf insects. Arrived quickly, and safely and seem very happy. We ordered a female and received an extra one- which my daughter is thrilled about. They have brought her so much interest and she loves the responsibility of caring for them and providing them a great habitat. We bought the shelter and a spray bottle too. Would thoroughly recommend.
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spiny leaf insect
the insect came safe and happy. they are active and climb a lot after arriving. thank you for the extra insect.
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They arrived healthy and happy!
Very quick to arrive and they were very eager to see their new home!
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Spiny leaf insects
Gorgeous little creatures! The kids are thrilled! They arrived safely to our door, and the stock insects were very healthy! Thankyou!
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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!