African Twig
Popa Spurca or commonly called the African Twig Mantis is a master of camouflage. Their body perfectly mimic twigs and sticks that they perch on. Like their name, they originate in Africa. They are not as demanding on humidity levels as other species. They are relatively easy to keep
Males and females are around the same size fully grown with the females sporting short wings and a more robust abdomen. Males will be more slender with long wings covering the whole length of the abdomen.
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.
