Kenya Mantis | Fatal Mantis

Kenya Flower Mantis

Galinthias ameona or the Kenya Flower Mantis is a very small species of mantis native to parts of Africa such as Kenya. They are splotched green and white with spots of brown. males are more slender than females as adults. They only reach an 1-1.5 inches and can live on fruit flies for most of their lives. They are extremely fast and active, and will often be seen zipping and jumping after prey.

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.

Housing

Mantids don’t require much space but the cage or container needs to be able to accommodate them as they grow. Generally the container must be 3x the mantis length and 2x for the width. It must be well ventilated to prevent the growth of mold

This species can be cannibalistic and should be separated at L3

This is a very small species and can squeeze through small gaps and ventilation holes at young ages.