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Bird Poop Mantis
Ceratomantis cf saussurii also called the Bird Poop Mantis, is known for is camouflaged that looks like bird droppings. They are a very small species with females reaching only around 1 inch. Like Boxer mantis they have large forelegs to signal to other mantids and preditors and to catch prey.
This species can be found in regions of malaysia.
Feeding
Flying insects are the preferred source of food. As nymphs fruit flies are the ideal food source and increase to house flies and blue/green bottle flies as they get larger. They also will enjoy moths or other harmless flying insects. It’s recommended that the size of the feeder insect does not exceed 1/2 the mantis length.
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