Description
Black Spot Mantis – Stagmatoptera Femoralis
1x Instar 3 Unsexed Nymph
Key Characteristics –
• Stunning brightly coloured mantis with distinctive black spot detailing.
• Adult Females around 8cm and males considerably smaller. The females are a vibrant bright yellow with the males tending to be a beautiful deep green.
• Fascinating to observe. Very aggressive towards prey. Tolerant of correct handling. Always handle cautiously and never leave a child alone with a mantis. Adult males of this species are prone to flight, adult females are not.
• Under no circumstances should these be kept communally.
• These will thrive on green/bluebottle flies and moths after the 4th Instar. They do not require a feeding schedule as a thinner abdomen will indicate hunger and a satiated mantis will look plump. Mantis can comfortably hunt prey up to 50% their body length.
Environment for this species-
• They should be kept around 25-30C allowing for a drop during the night.
• They require a humidity of around 60-80%. This can be achieved by spraying twice weekly with either spring water or tap water treated with our Hydropure solution. A thermometer/hygrometer is advisable for monitoring these levels.
• They will drink from the droplets of moisture in their enclosure, separate water is unnecessary.
• All mantis require an enclosure at least 3x as tall as they are long. This is to allow ample space for molting so please bear this in mind when adding décor to enclosures.
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