How difficult is it to keep Japanese Boxer Mantis?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Japanese Boxer Mantis?

The ideal temperature for Japanese Boxer Mantis is 20〜25℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Japanese Boxer Mantis get?

Japanese Boxer Mantis typically reaches Males 25-32 mm, females 25-31 mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Japanese Boxer Mantis?

The price of Japanese Boxer Mantis varies significantly depending on bloodline, size, captive-bred generation, and sex. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Japanese Boxer Mantis

Q: What should I feed Japanese Boxer Mantis?

Japanese Boxer Mantis feeds on: Live insects (small crickets and flies; fruit flies and aphids for early instars). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Acromantis japonica

A small mantis of woodland interiors and edges from Honshu to Kyushu, about 3 cm long. It belongs to the Hymenopodidae and feigns death when threatened. The very similar Acromantis satsumensis is told apart by its adult season.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜25℃

Lifespan

One generation a year; adults appear from September to December

Size

Males 25-32 mm, females 25-31 mm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Live insects (small crickets and flies; fruit flies and aphids for early instars)

About

The Japanese boxer mantis (Acromantis japonica) is a small member of the Hymenopodidae found in Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, and also in Taiwan, the Korean Peninsula and China. It is rarely seen in the Kanto region but is fairly common in western Japan. Males measure 25-32 mm and females 25-31 mm, so the sexes differ little in size and both are small for a Japanese mantis. It lives inside woodland and along its edges, and its most striking trait is feigning death when threatened. The similar Acromantis satsumensis also occurs in Japan, but the two are separated by season: this species is adult from September to December, the other from May to July. The ootheca is squarish and is laid in hollows in stone or wood. Horsehair worm infection is known, with worms recorded emerging from the abdomen.

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