Lasiodora Parachybana L5

Lasiodora parahybana - Parahyba's giant birdwing. Origin: South America, mainly Brazil Natural habitat: moist tropical forests, often near the ground - in burrows, under stones or roots. -Appearance and size One of the largest bird species in the world. Body length: female about 9-10 cm, male about 6-7 cm. Leg span: up to 25-28 cm. Dark coloration, from black to dark brown, with a slight red or pink sheen of hairs. -sexual dimorphism Females are larger, bulkier and more long-lived (up to 15 years). Males live shorter - usually 2-4 years after the last moult. Males have longer legs and a slimmer body. -Keeping conditions (terrarium) Minimum terrarium dimensions: 40 × 30 × 30 cm for an adult individual. Substrate: coconut peat, coconut fiber, soil without fertilizers - minimum 10 cm thick. Humidity: about 70-80%. Temperature: daily 25-28°C, at night 22-24°C. Tank: should have a hiding place (such as a piece of bark) and a shallow bowl with water. -Feeding Young fed with small insects: flies, crickets, cockroaches. Adults: crickets, cockroaches, whitefly larvae. A voracious and fast-growing species. - Behavior Relatively peaceful, but can be defensive. When threatened, it brushes scabrous hairs from its abdomen or takes a defensive posture. Not venomous to humans (venom comparable to a bee sting), but can cause skin irritation. One of the most popular large varieties bred by terrarists.