P. monteithi is found in tropical Queensland in Australia.

The type specimen was collected from Mount Lewis, near Julatten.

Reproduction occurs through parthenogenesis and conventional mating.

P. monteithi is known to feed on leaves from the myrtle family however, another well known food plant is Szygium Australe.

[1][2][3][4] This species is popular as a pet in Australia and Europe.