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Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii (Spiny Flower Mantis) for Sale

Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii, or spiny flower mantis, is a small-medium sized Flower Mantis, native to southern and eastern Africa.

The adult has spiny structures on the underside of its abdomen, giving it its name. It is variable in colour, being typically greenish, but it can equally be yellowish, pinkish or reddish. It has a striking spiral “9” mark on its forewings providing a conspicuous eyespot in black, green and cream surrounded by a green patch. The hind wings are orange on the inner part and transparent on the outer part. The species is common in captivity and is easy to rear.

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More information can be found here: Wikipedia

Classification information: NCBI

The spiny flower mantis, Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi, is a small mantis from sub-Saharan Africa that is well known for being easy to care for while also being spectacularly beautiful. It is a graceful and deadly ambush predator that, despite spending much time in wait, displays a wide variety of interesting behaviours. The spiny flower mantis is hardy and a good choice for someone looking for an interesting, attractive mantis that is a bit more unusual than the most common species without the difficult care requirements.

It is perhaps one of the most beautiful mantises in the world. When spiny flower mantis nymphs hatch they are jet black in colour, which lasts until the 3rd instar. They molt into an orange colour, which gives way to the adult coloration. The adults are mostly white with brilliant green accents on each segment of the legs and body. Their eyes are a light purple colour, but perhaps most stunning is the large black and yellow eyespot on the top pair of wings. This species is fairly small, at around 1.5 inches once fully grown.