peacock Mantis
Pseudoempusa Pinnapavonis or commonly called the Peacock Mantis is a very large and long species that resembles sticks. Named for its bright eye spots on the underside of their wings that resemble the feathers of a peacock when on display. They are a large species reaching over 4 inches long they have a long thorax and legs. A fairly easy species to keep, they do need extra space for molting.
This species is found in Myanmar, Thailand
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.
