Praying Mantises

Scientific Name Phyllocrania paradoxa Common Name Ghost Mantis Care Level Easy to Moderate Lifespan 8-10 months Adult Size 1.8-2.2 inches (4.5-5.5 cm) Diet Carnivorous Origin Africa Temperament Relatively docile History & Domestication The Ghost Mantis, with its ethereal appearance, hails from the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa. Named for its ghostly form and cryptic behavior, it has become a […]

Scientific Name Mantis religiosa Common Name European Mantis Care Level Moderate Lifespan 6-8 months Adult Size 2.5-3.5 inches (6.5-9 cm) Diet Carnivorous Origin Europe Temperament Predatory, can be docile History & Domestication The European Mantis, or Mantis religiosa, has its roots firmly placed in European soils but has since spread to other continents, including North America. The name “religiosa” is […]

Scientific Name Tenodera sinensis Common Name Chinese Mantis Care Level Moderate Lifespan 6-12 months Adult Size 3-5 inches (7.5-12.5 cm) Diet Carnivorous Origin China Temperament Predatory, can be aggressive History & Domestication The Chinese Mantis, as its name suggests, originates from China but has since been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America. This mantis was introduced […]