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JUNGLE NYPMHS
 
 

JUNGLE NYPMHS

(Heteropteryx dilatata)

Description

The females are much bigger than the males, they are about 15cm in length and are bright green in colour with a leaf shaped body. The males, in comparison, are about 10cm in length and are brown with a much skinnier body.

Habitat & Distribution

Jungle nymphs come from the hot, humid rainforest area of Malaysia in South-east Asia.

Diet

These invertebrates are herbivores and feed on various plant material including bramble, hawthorn, oak, and ivy.

Life Span

The jungle nymph can live for up to 2 years.

Conservation Status

Not evaluated.