{"id":371,"date":"2021-06-27T16:54:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T22:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/903pets.com\/?p=371"},"modified":"2022-08-05T16:03:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T22:03:15","slug":"praying-mantis-size-and-environment-charts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/903pets.com\/praying-mantis-size-and-environment-charts\/","title":{"rendered":"Praying Mantis Size and Environment Charts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is so hard to find reliable quantifiable information about praying mantids in a single place. That’s why our team has compiled the size, color, and environmental needs for over 18 different mantis species and published them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get to the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praying Mantis Species Size Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Praying Mantis Species<\/th>Length (in)<\/th>Length(cm)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Bolbe pygmea – (Smallest Praying Mantis Speciea)<\/td>0.47<\/td>1.2<\/td><\/tr>
Gambian Spotted-Eye Mantis \u2013 Pseudoharpax virescens<\/td>1.2<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Egyptian Pygmy Mantis \u2013 Miomantis paykullii<\/td>1.2<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Metallyticus splendidus<\/td>1.2<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Indian Flower Mantis \u2013 Creobroter pictipennis<\/td>1.6<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Ghost mantis \u2013 Phyllocrania paradoxa<\/td>2.0<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Spiny Flower Mantis \u2013 Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii<\/td>2.0<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Thistle Mantis \u2013 Blepharopsis mendica<\/td>2.4<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Carolina mantis \u2013 Stagmomantis carolina<\/td>2.4<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Orchid Mantis \u2013 Hymenopus coronatus<\/td>2.8<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Unicorn Mantis \u2013 Pseudovates arizonae<\/td>2.8<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Budwing Mantis \u2013 Parasphendale affinis<\/td>2.8<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
African Mantis \u2013 Sphodromantis lineola<\/td>3.1<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Sphodromantis baccettii – From 903pets.com<\/td>3.1<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
European Mantis \u2013 Mantis religiosa<\/td>3.1<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Dead Leaf Mantis \u2013 Deroplatys desiccata<\/td>3.5<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Asian Mantis \u2013 Hierodula membranacea<\/td>3.5<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Chinese Mantis \u2013 Tenodera sinensis<\/td>3.5<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Devils Flower Mantis \u2013 Idolomantis diabolica<\/td>3.9<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Wandering Violin Mantis \u2013 Gongylus gongylodes<\/td>3.9<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Rainforest (Australian) Mantis – Hierodula majuscula<\/td>4.3<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Praying Mantis Species Size Chart – 903Pets.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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LEARN MORE<\/strong>: What You Need To Know About Flower Mantis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praying Mantis Species Temperature & Humidity Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mantis Species<\/th>Temp (F)<\/th>Temp (C)<\/th>Humidity (%)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Bolbe pygmea<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Gambian Spotted-Eye Mantis \u2013 Pseudoharpax virescens<\/td>68-86<\/td>20-30<\/td>50-70<\/td><\/tr>
Egyptian Pygmy Mantis \u2013 Miomantis paykullii<\/td>64.4-86<\/td>18-30<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Metallyticus splendidus<\/td>77-86<\/td>25-30<\/td>60-70<\/td><\/tr>
Indian Flower Mantis \u2013 Creobroter pictipennis<\/td>73.4-86<\/td>23-30<\/td>60-80<\/td><\/tr>
Ghost mantis \u2013 Phyllocrania paradoxa<\/td>68-86<\/td>20-30<\/td>60-90<\/td><\/tr>
Spiny Flower Mantis \u2013 Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii<\/td>68-86<\/td>20-30<\/td>50-60<\/td><\/tr>
Thistle Mantis \u2013 Blepharopsis mendica<\/td>86-104<\/td>30-40<\/td>30-40<\/td><\/tr>
Carolina mantis \u2013 Stagmomantis carolina<\/td>66.2-71.6<\/td>19-22<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Orchid Mantis \u2013 Hymenopus coronatus<\/td>77-86<\/td>25-30<\/td>60-80<\/td><\/tr>
Unicorn Mantis \u2013 Pseudovates arizonae<\/td>75.2-91.4<\/td>24-33<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Budwing Mantis \u2013 Parasphendale affinis<\/td>75.2-86<\/td>24-30<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
African Mantis \u2013 Sphodromantis lineola<\/td>71.6-86<\/td>22-30<\/td>50-60<\/td><\/tr>
Sphodromantis baccettii<\/td>69.8-86<\/td>21-30<\/td>50-60<\/td><\/tr>
European Mantis \u2013 Mantis religiosa<\/td>73.4-82.4<\/td>23-28<\/td>40-65<\/td><\/tr>
Dead Leaf Mantis \u2013 Deroplatys desiccata<\/td>73.4-95<\/td>23-35<\/td>50-80<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Asian Mantis \u2013 Hierodula membranacea<\/td>62.6-75.2<\/td>17-24<\/td>40-65<\/td><\/tr>
Chinese Mantis \u2013 Tenodera sinensis<\/td>71.6-86<\/td>22-30<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Devils Flower Mantis \u2013 Idolomantis diabolica<\/td>89.6-104<\/td>32-40<\/td>60-80<\/td><\/tr>
Wandering Violin Mantis \u2013 Gongylus gongylodes<\/td>86-104<\/td>30-40<\/td>30-40<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Rainforest (Australian) Mantis – Hierodula majuscula<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Praying Mantis Color Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mantis Species<\/th>Typical Color(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Bolbe pygmea<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td><\/tr>
Gambian Spotted-Eye Mantis \u2013 Pseudoharpax virescens<\/td>Green, Pink, Orange, Red<\/td><\/tr>
Egyptian Pygmy Mantis \u2013 Miomantis paykullii<\/td>Green, Beige, Brown<\/td><\/tr>
Metallyticus splendidus<\/td>Irridescent, Rainbow<\/td><\/tr>
Indian Flower Mantis \u2013 Creobroter pictipennis<\/td>White, Brown Green<\/td><\/tr>
Ghost mantis \u2013 Phyllocrania paradoxa<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td><\/tr>
Spiny Flower Mantis \u2013 Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii<\/td>White, Orange, Green<\/td><\/tr>
Thistle Mantis \u2013 Blepharopsis mendica<\/td>White, Beige, Green<\/td><\/tr>
Carolina mantis \u2013 Stagmomantis carolina<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td><\/tr>
Orchid Mantis \u2013 Hymenopus coronatus<\/td>Pink, White<\/td><\/tr>
Unicorn Mantis \u2013 Pseudovates arizonae<\/td>Brown, Black<\/td><\/tr>
Budwing Mantis \u2013 Parasphendale affinis<\/td>Brown, Beige, Yellow, Orange<\/td><\/tr>
African Mantis \u2013 Sphodromantis lineola<\/td>Green, Brown, Beige<\/td><\/tr>
Sphodromantis baccettii<\/td>Green, Yellow<\/td><\/tr>
European Mantis \u2013 Mantis religiosa<\/td>Green<\/td><\/tr>
Dead Leaf Mantis \u2013 Deroplatys desiccata<\/td>Brown<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Asian Mantis \u2013 Hierodula membranacea<\/td>Green, Yellow, Brown<\/td><\/tr>
Chinese Mantis \u2013 Tenodera sinensis<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td><\/tr>
Devils Flower Mantis \u2013 Idolomantis diabolica<\/td>Beige, Brown, White Green<\/td><\/tr>
Wandering Violin Mantis \u2013 Gongylus gongylodes<\/td>Brown<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Rainforest (Australian) Mantis – Hierodula majuscula<\/td>Green, Yellow<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How Big Do Praying Mantis Get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult praying mantids vary in size from 1 in. to 4 in. (3cm to 10cm) in length with the females typically being larger than the males. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Temperature Do Praying Mantis Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep a praying mantis as a pet it is important to keep their habitat at the proper temperature. Depending on the species, temperatures range from 62.6F to 104F (17C to 40C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Humidity Do Praying Mantis Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just as important as temperature, humidity is key for praying mantis survival and their ability to thrive. Praying mantis relative humidity levels vary from 30% to 90% depending on the species of mantids you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praying Mantis rely on water droplets to drink what they need. So, be sure to spray the habitat<\/a> a couple of times per week while managing humidity levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praying Mantis Species Datasheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Species<\/th>Length (in)<\/th>Length (cm)<\/th>Color<\/th>Temp (F)<\/th>Temp (C)<\/th>Humidity (%)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Gambian Spotted-Eye Mantis \u2013 Pseudoharpax virescens<\/td>1.2<\/td>3<\/td>Green, Pink, Orange, Red<\/td>68-86<\/td>20-30<\/td>50-70<\/td><\/tr>
Egyptian Pygmy Mantis \u2013 Miomantis paykullii<\/td>1.2<\/td>3<\/td>Green, Beige, Brown<\/td>64.4-86<\/td>18-30<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Metallyticus splendidus<\/td>1.2<\/td>3<\/td>Irridescent, Rainbow<\/td>77-86<\/td>25-30<\/td>60-70<\/td><\/tr>
Indian Flower Mantis \u2013 Creobroter pictipennis<\/td>1.6<\/td>4<\/td>White, Brown Green<\/td>73.4-86<\/td>23-30<\/td>60-80<\/td><\/tr>
Ghost mantis \u2013 Phyllocrania paradoxa<\/td>2.0<\/td>5<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td>68-86<\/td>20-30<\/td>60-90<\/td><\/tr>
Spiny Flower Mantis \u2013 Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii<\/td>2.0<\/td>5<\/td>White, Orange, Green<\/td>68-86<\/td>20-30<\/td>50-60<\/td><\/tr>
Thistle Mantis \u2013 Blepharopsis mendica<\/td>2.4<\/td>6<\/td>White, Beige, Green<\/td>86-104<\/td>30-40<\/td>30-40<\/td><\/tr>
Carolina mantis \u2013 Stagmomantis carolina<\/td>2.4<\/td>6<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td>66.2-71.6<\/td>19-22<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Orchid Mantis \u2013 Hymenopus coronatus<\/td>2.8<\/td>7<\/td>Pink, White<\/td>77-86<\/td>25-30<\/td>60-80<\/td><\/tr>
Unicorn Mantis \u2013 Pseudovates arizonae<\/td>2.8<\/td>7<\/td>Brown, Black<\/td>75.2-91.4<\/td>24-33<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Budwing Mantis \u2013 Parasphendale affinis<\/td>2.8<\/td>7<\/td>Brown, Beige, Yellow, Orange<\/td>75.2-86<\/td>24-30<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
African Mantis \u2013 Sphodromantis lineola<\/td>3.1<\/td>8<\/td>Green, Brown, Beige<\/td>71.6-86<\/td>22-30<\/td>50-60<\/td><\/tr>
Sphodromantis baccettii<\/td>3.1<\/td>8<\/td>Green, Yellow<\/td>69.8-86<\/td>21-30<\/td>50-60<\/td><\/tr>
European Mantis \u2013 Mantis religiosa<\/td>3.1<\/td>8<\/td>Green<\/td>73.4-82.4<\/td>23-28<\/td>40-65<\/td><\/tr>
Dead Leaf Mantis \u2013 Deroplatys desiccata<\/td>3.5<\/td>9<\/td>Brown<\/td>73.4-95<\/td>23-35<\/td>50-80<\/td><\/tr>
Giant Asian Mantis \u2013 Hierodula membranacea<\/td>3.5<\/td>9<\/td>Green, Yellow, Brown<\/td>62.6-75.2<\/td>17-24<\/td>40-65<\/td><\/tr>
Chinese Mantis \u2013 Tenodera sinensis<\/td>3.5<\/td>9<\/td>Brown, Green<\/td>71.6-86<\/td>22-30<\/td>40-50<\/td><\/tr>
Devils Flower Mantis \u2013 Idolomantis diabolica<\/td>3.9<\/td>10<\/td>Beige, Brown, White Green<\/td>89.6-104<\/td>32-40<\/td>60-80<\/td><\/tr>
Wandering Violin Mantis \u2013 Gongylus gongylodes<\/td>3.9<\/td>10<\/td>Brown<\/td>86-104<\/td>30-40<\/td>30-40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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