Sungaya inexpectata “Philippine Ghost Grasshopper Lowland”

Sungaya inexpectata – Ideal for beginners

Sungaya inexpectata “Lowland” originates from the Philippines and is one of the most popular ghost insects in terraristics. The species is considered particularly robust and adaptablemaking it ideal for beginners.

The animals are predominantly brown in color and blend in perfectly with their surroundings. During the day, they sit quietly and well camouflaged on branches, while they become active at night.

Behavior and development

The animals show a calm behaviorand at the same time they are easy to observe. With our Sungaya inexpectata “Lowland” is a pure female line. The animals reproduce parthenogenetici.e. without males. This makes keeping them particularly uncomplicated, and at the same time you can count on reliable offspring without having to worry about mating.

Their development is particularly exciting, as they reach sexual maturity after just 3-4 months they reach sexual maturity.

The females simply drop their eggs on the ground. These continue to develop there, and after about 4-6 months the young hatch – depending on the temperature.

Terrarium size and set-up

Suitable for keeping is a well ventilated terrariumwhere height is more important than floor space. A setup like the Insektenliebe Phasmid Complete Setas it is directly tailored to the needs of phasmids.

The animals need many climbing branchesand dry, brown hardwood branches are particularly suitable for this. These not only provide support, but also aid camouflage.

The best substrate is kitchen roll The new, easy to change and clean posture has proven its worth. Eggs can also be easily recognized and collected.

Climate and care

Keeping them is uncomplicated if you keep a few things in mind:

• Temperature: 22-28 °C
• Humidity: 60-80 %

You can achieve these values by spraying the terrarium spraying lightly every two days. The exact amount depends on the size of the tank and the aeration.

With a GLORIA fine sprayer you can distribute the moisture particularly evenly without stressing the animals directly.

Feeding

Sungaya inexpectata is very uncomplicated to feed. Particularly suitable are:

• Blackberry leaves
• Raspberry leaves
• Oak leaves
• Hazelnut leaves
• Rose petals

It is best to place the branches in a narrow vase with water. Here, for example, the Phasmid complete set includes a cricket box with X-slotas the branches are stable and the animals do not get into the water.

Advantages at a glance

• Very robust and beginner-friendly
• Rapid development
• Simple feeding with common plants
• Calm behavior and easy to observe
• Easy to keep in groups

Suitable accessories for your setup

For successful keeping, we recommend the following products from your range:

• Insektenliebe phasmid complete set – perfect basis for keeping and rearing
• Terrarium vine wood – additional climbing areas
• GLORIA fine sprayer – for controlled humidity
• Feeding hatch for BraPlast cans – facilitates handling

This combination ensures a simple, stable and long-term functioning setup.

Conclusion

Sungaya inexpectata “Lowland” is one of the best species to start keeping phasmids. It is robust, easy to care for and exciting to watch at the same time.

If you are looking for an uncomplicated, reliable and active ghost insect you’ve come to the right place with this species.