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
