Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
Pseudocreobotra • Hymenopodidae
A showy, beginner-friendly flower mantis whose wings each carry a yellow-and-black '9'-shaped spiral eyespot, flashed in a deimatic threat display. Keep warm (75-87°F) and on the drier side (40-60%) with good airflow — this species is prone to fungal infection if kept damp and stagnant. Light daily misting provides drinking droplets. Notably aggressive and cannibalistic from hatching, so separate nymphs early and house individually. Takes flies, crickets, and small roaches readily. Harmless to humans.
Temperature
75-87°F
Humidity
40-60%
Prey size: flies, crickets, small roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
1.5-2 inches (~5 cm)
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Eastern & Southern Africa
Temperament
bold; striking eyespot display
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