Taraxippus samarae "Siquirres" Nymphs

Taraxippus samarae “Siquirres” is a rare phasmid species native to select regions of Costa Rica and neighbouring Panama. Recently discovered in March 2018 by Jürg Sommerhalder and formally described in 2020, this species was named in honour of his daughter, Samara. The species has gained increasing popularity in culture due to its remarkable moss-mimicking appearance, earning it the common name 'mossy stick insect'.

These nymphs are captive-bred (CB).

Care Information

• Size: L2/L3 nymphs (~30mm in length)
• Foodplant: Feeding well on bramble; also accepts fern species
• Temperature: 21–26 °C
• Humidity: 70–80% – mist enclosure daily or every other day
• Enclosure: Minimum 30 × 30 × 45 cm (W*L*H). Extra height preferred for moulting and climbing

Nymphs are carefully packed in a ventilated tub with a paper towel base and fresh food plant for safe travel.

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