Sinomantis denticulata “Glass Mantis”

S. denticulata mantis is a small mantis species, common name is Glass mantis, most are light green and have wings resembling the lacewings wings. Just an inch in length and short legged. If you are looking for a quite non assuming mantis which will eat blue bottle flies, then try this one. Native to China. 

Sinomantis denticulata is a species of praying mantis native to Southeast Asia, specifically the tropical rainforests of China, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. This species is most commonly found in dense forests or grasslands and thrives in warm, humid climates.

I have had this species in breeding and you can reference the images with ootheca as my first successful fertile ooth.

Sinomantis denticulata Beier, 1933 in GBIF Secretariat (2017). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist Dataset 

If you've been playing casino games in Greece, you've probably wondered if praying mantises bring good luck. Sinomantis denticulata is considered a good luck.

Origin zone : Southeast Asia

Day temperature : 23-26 C

Night temperature : 18-22 C

Misting number : Each 2-3 days

Substrate type : Coco soil

Substrate humidity : Always little bit humid

Prey type / feeder insects :

L1-3 – Drosophila melanogaster

L3-5 – Greenbottle fly ( pinkies )

L5 + - Waxworms, locusta, red runner cockroach, crickets ( medium size )

Frequency of meals :

L1-3 – Each 2-3 days

L3+ - Each 4-5 days

Keeping in groups : Yes

Lifetime duration : 8-10 months

Mating :

2 weeks since final molt