Creobroter apicalis - Yunnan Flower Praying Mantis. Even at 1.5-2 inches as an adult, you could miss this beautiful little Mantis; a camouflage expert in the wild. Colors range from dark green to light green with eye spot.
Food - this Mantis waits for their meals; The meal must come within reach. Flies are the best food source, but most adult females really like Blue bottle flies, etc. These are great beneficial insects for patrolling your indoor and outdoor gardens. Selling as Nymphs
Water - The this mantis needs misting every day, and is able to live in 60% humidity.
Housing - Temperature ranging from room temperature into the low 80 degrees, although they are quite forgiving. This mantis can be housed together as cannibalism isn’t always the rule. Have enough food and perching places available.Difficulty - Not a hard species to have at all, and the camouflage is unbelievable! Captive bred.
Summary - Incredible appearance, communal, and they don’t consume each other when they are well fed. The perfect beginner mantid.
Mantids are shipped with a quart container and lid for you to add a a branch or a plastic plant. Small live plants may be used, too. Design it to be easy to clean and easy for the Mantis to find and catch food.
Mantis must be shipped Express for live arrival guarantee.
