Sphodromantis bacetti Giant praying mantis

Sphodromantis bacetti Sphodromantis baccettii is a species of praying mantis found in Kenya and Somalia. It may be distinguished from Sphodromantis lineola by the presence of blue-black spots on its forearms.

Sphodromantis is a large genus of praying mantises concentrated in Africa, sometimes ... Sphodromantis lineola(African Praying Mantis, African Mantis, Giant African Mantis, African Lined Mantis)

These are some of my favorites; they are great, easy to handle, eager to eat, and will even wait for food dishes like a hungry dog! I love them, and they are prolific breeders, and ooth have as many as 250 nymphs hatch. It is always a great choice for beginners and every collector. Sphodromantis is a crowd pleaser! Colors range from green to tan. It is said that they can change color depending on the food and their environment.