Mantids
Elegant ambush predators with alien-like charm — rewarding to keep and mesmerising to watch.
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Hierodula membranacea
The Giant Asian Mantis — a large, hardy species and an excellent first mantis for beginners.
Sphodromantis lineola
The African Lined Mantis — bold, voracious, and one of the most forgiving species to keep.
Hymenopus coronatus
The Orchid Mantis — stunning flower-mimicking species with specific humidity and feeding needs.
Phyllocrania paradoxa
The Ghost Mantis — a cryptic leaf-mimic that thrives in groups and tolerates communal housing.
Creobroter pictipennis
The Indian Flower Mantis — a small, colourful species with striking wing displays.
Deroplatys desiccata
The Dead Leaf Mantis — a masterful mimic with a dramatic threat display and calm temperament.
Idolomantis diabolica
The Devil's Flower Mantis — the crown jewel of the hobby, demanding but spectacularly rewarding.