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Tiny Creatures. Big Wonder.
Jungle Nymph
Scientific Name:
Heteropteryx dilatata
Habitat:
Tropical rainforest vegetation; lives on bushes and trees, often high off the ground where leaves provide cover and food.
Lifespan (months)
~12-18
Female:
Size
~15–18
Female:
~8-12
Male:
~10–12
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Generally calm and slow-moving, not venomous. Females may display defensive behaviour if threatened (raising legs or snapping). Handling should be gentle and minimal.
Origin:
Southeast Asia — mainly Malaysia, Thailand, and southern Myanmar.
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