Lobofemora scheirei “Cat Tien” is a striking and much‑loved phasmid originating from Cát Tiên National Park in southern Vietnam. It entered culture around 2012 and quickly became popular thanks to its manageable size, steady breeding, and the beautifully sculpted, granulated texture of the adults. The species was formally described in 2015, but hobbyists had already been working with it for several years under the placeholder name Medaurini sp. “Cat Tien”.
 
Females are the more imposing sex: thick‑bodied, heavily textured, and typically 8–9 cm long. Their colours range from warm browns to pale beige, often with subtle mottling that blends perfectly with bark and lichen. Males are smaller and more delicate, usually around 6 cm, with short wings and a darker, more uniform tone. They’re capable of a little wing‑rustling threat display, which is charming rather than dramatic. Nymphs hatch at around 17 mm and are surprisingly leggy, starting out green or brown before settling into the adult palette.
 
Eggs are elongated, matte, and finely granulated, lacking a capitulum and developing steadily at room temperature. The species is generally unfussy in captivity, accepting bramble, raspberry, and other common Rosaceae, and it thrives in moderately humid, well‑ventilated enclosures. Its combination of sculptural beauty, reliable breeding, and approachable care makes the Cat Tien form one of the standout Lobofemora in the hobby.