Banded Flower Mantis

The banded flower mantis (Theopropus elegans) ranges from the Malay Peninsula through Sumatra, Java, Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore. It is named for the broad white band across its forewings, and combines green and white markings with bright orange hindwings. First instar nymphs are red and black and mimic ants, turning green and white from the second instar. Individuals from a single ootheca reared under identical conditions can diverge into red, green and yellow tones, and some change colour within a week. Adults resemble Creobroter species in size and appearance. Sexual dimorphism is marked: females reach about 5cm and males about 3cm, though some sources give 3.5cm and 1.5cm. Males live up to six months and females up to a year. Enlarge the enclosure with each instar, to roughly 10 x 15cm for an adult female. Attempt breeding once the female has been mature for three to four weeks and the male for about a week. Its specific requirements make some prior experience advisable.

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The Banded Flower Mantis lives Males up to 6 months, females up to 1 year.

The Banded Flower Mantis grows to Females up to about 5cm, males about 3cm (some sources give 3.5cm and 1.5cm).

The ideal temperature for the Banded Flower Mantis is 24〜30℃. Ideal humidity is 50〜70%.

Keep at 24-30C with 50-70% humidity, letting nights fall to room temperature, and mist about once a day.