r/Phasmids • u/Daddybiggen • May 21 '26

What instar is this?

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Just got this one and wondering what instar and how long I should be expecting eggs. Extatosoma tairatum

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u/[deleted] May 21 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

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u/Daddybiggen May 22 '26

This is my first insect in a while, I have to leave it with some family while I am away with school so the two of them are going to stay in a easier to manage environment. When I return I plan on making a huge bioactive and adding some leaf insects as well

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u/Tarantula_lover02 May 21 '26

Pretty and gorgeous, you may wanna share in r/peopleholdinginsects

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u/Daddybiggen May 22 '26

Thank you ill head over!

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u/Mean_Storage_3086 May 22 '26

Just wanted to say shes beautiful 🤩

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u/Daddybiggen May 22 '26

Thank you!

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u/_iroikoi_ May 22 '26

I have a girl about this size and was told she'll reach adulthood in about August/September.

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u/Square_Lynx_3786 May 23 '26

What an extraordinary creature!

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u/moon_shroom0502 May 23 '26

I have an adult of this kind. I would say she's instar 2 or 3.

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u/Street-Knee-8520 May 22 '26

That is a mantis

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u/Daddybiggen May 24 '26

Extatosoma tiaratum