Jeweled Flower Mantis
Creobroter gemmatus
Creobroter • Hymenopodidae
Overview
A small, hardy flower mantis with a cream-and-green body and a bold spiral eyespot on each wing — one of the best beginner mantises. Comfortable at normal room warmth (75-82°F) and moderate humidity (~50-60%) with light daily misting; tolerant of small care mistakes that would kill fussier flower species. Fast-growing and a reliable feeder on flies, small crickets, and roach nymphs. House individually in a tall, ventilated enclosure; like all mantises it is cannibalistic. Harmless to humans.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-82°F
Humidity
50-60%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: flies, crickets, small roaches
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
1.2-1.6 inches (3-4 cm)
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
South & Southeast Asia (India, Vietnam, Thailand)
Temperament
docile, hardy
Behavior
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