Stagmomantis carolina
Stagmomantis • Mantidae
A native North American mantis common in gardens across the southern US — an accessible, hardy beginner species (and a legal, locally-sourced option for US keepers). Comfortable at room temperature (70-85°F) with moderate humidity (60-70%) and light daily misting. Adult females have short, non-functional wings and a heavier build; males are slimmer and can fly. Takes a wide range of feeders — flies, crickets, moths, small roaches. House individually; cannibalistic like all mantises. Harmless to humans.
Temperature
70-85°F
Humidity
60-70%
Prey size: flies, crickets, moths, small roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
2-2.6 inches (50-65 mm)
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Southeastern USA, Mexico, into South America
Temperament
hardy sit-and-wait ambusher
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