Achrioptera fallax
| Achrioptera fallax | |
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| Male Achrioptera fallax | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Phasmatodea |
| Family: | Phasmatidae |
| Genus: | Achrioptera |
| Species: | A. fallax
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| Binomial name | |
| Achrioptera fallax Coquerel 1861
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Achrioptera fallax is a
stick insect species found in Madagascar. It has frequently been confused with A. manga, a species that only was scientifically described in 2019; for example, captive stock of "A. fallax" is generally A. manga.[1][2]
Description
Both sexes are
coxa, the inner part of the femur and sometimes the head. The only difference separating the female's wings from the male's is that their yellow pigment
is not at all as pronounced. The female's abdomen ends in a point (because of her ovipositor) rather than finishing like a club. Both male and female possess whitish stripes along the top and sides of the head. The male grows up to 13 cm in length while the female is much bigger and can grow up to 18, 5 cm in length.
Diet
Their diet in the wild is unknown but in captivity they mainly feed on
bramble, raspberry, eucalyptus
,
and oak.
Reproduction
Both sexes of A. fallax are required to reproduce. The female lays eggs in the soil. These eggs are then incubated for six to nine months.
Temperature: In captivity for adults, the temperature should be in between 24 °C to 28 °C. For eggs, the temperature should be around 18 °C to 25 °C. The ova that are in the soil should be sprayed with water once daily.
Humidity: The
molting
(breaking through its old skin) and could possibly die.
Life span: Based on captive bred experience lifespan around 8–10 months from hatching – around 3–4 months as adults. Longevity in the wild not known.
References
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- ^ "PSG Culture List: PSG 327 Achrioptera manga". Phasmid Study Group. Retrieved 8 August 2023.