Bug FAQJeweled Flower Mantis
Creobroter gemmatus · Order: Mantodea · Family: Hymenopodidae
Also called: Indian Flower Mantis
They like humid conditions and can live about nine months when kept in captivity. In the wild they are native to Asia.
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Where it lives
They prefer a humid environment.
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Life cycle
They molt eight times before reaching adulthood, taking 2 to 5 months depending on food and temperature. Each ootheca may hold up to 50 eggs, and under good conditions the hatchlings emerge after about five weeks.
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Where it comes from
The jeweled flower mantis is native to Asia.
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Lookalikes
It is the smallest yet most widespread species in the Creobroter genus.
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Questions people ask
How large do jeweled flower mantises get?
Males are about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) long, and females are a little larger.
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How many times do they molt before becoming adults?
They molt eight times, taking 2 to 5 months depending on food and temperature.
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Same family (Hymenopodidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creobroter_gemmatus
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