Egyptian Mantis
Miomantis paykullii also known as the Egyptian Praying Mantis is a small species that only reaches a little over 1 inch in length. They have varying colors of light greens, tan and beiges. They are a fast moving species with a relatively short life expectancy compared to other species.
Originating from northern parts of Africa, these mantis like hot dry climates. They are one of the few species that can reproduce by parthenogenesis. however only a few nymphs will hatch from this method.
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.
Adults can eat crickets or roaches however they don’t often climb up high enough to where the mantis is hiding and go uneaten. Most pet stores sell fruit flies and wax worms that can be grown into moths. Larger flies can found easily from online suppliers or sometimes from bait shops.
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