Stick Insects – Jungle Nymph Heteropteryx dilatata

These beautiful Jungle Nymph stick insects are the heaviest and also one of the biggest stick insects in the world. Both male and females are brown when nymphs but females turn a bright green colour when reaching adulthood and grow up to 15cm in length (see first image). The males stay brown in colour, are smaller in size but are capable of flight (see first image). Due to size of adults, a tank with a height of at least 45cm is advised. This species of stick insect are ideal for more experienced keepers as have spikes on their legs and may kick hind limbs in defence. Before purchase, it is recommended that research on their care is taken. These stick insects are captive bred at The Bug Farm and come with a detailed care guide (that can be requested beforehand by emailing ‘zoo@thebugfarm.co.uk’) and are sent by Special Delivery*. We post live insects on Wednesdays only each week. This listing is for 1 medium to large sized individual nymph.

*Please note that although the stick insects are sent by Special delivery, processing the order can take a few days. If you would like your insects by a particular date, please make sure to let us know in your order notes or give us a call and we will do our best to get them to you in time.

**We do not send out live stick insects in cold weather. If you have placed your order in a cold snap, we will send them as soon as the weather warms up to make sure that their journey to you is comfortable!