Jungle Nymph Natural History
Size
The jungle nymph can grow to between 10-17cm long with females being larger than males, and weighs 65g when fully grown.
Habitat and Distribution
This is a nocturnal invertebrate which is native to Malaysia. They thrive in a rainforest habitat.
Age
The lifespan of a jungle nymph is up to 3 years old. They become sexually mature at approximately 12 months and then live for up to 6 to 24 months after this.
Diet
Jungle nymphs are herbivores feedings on a variety of leaves, seeds and berries.
Groups and Breeding
Females lay their eggs in the soil with their ovipositor. The eggs can take up to 12 to 14 months to hatch.
Threats
The IUCN Red List classes this species as Data Deficient meaning that this species’ wild population has yet to be studied.
Interesting facts
Jungle nymphs are the heaviest of all the stick insects. Females are a vivid green and males are brown. All jungle nymphs have thorns on their bodies which are an effective defence mechanism.
The Jungle Nymphs During Your Day Out in Kent
Our jungle nymphs can be found in our Bug Garden along with many other species, including Giant Centipedes and many species of tarantula.