Harabiro Mantis
Hierodula patellifera
Hierodula • Mantidae
Overview
A robust, broad-bodied green Asian mantis (the 'harabiro') — hardy, voracious, and easygoing, making it a great larger-mantis beginner. Thrives at room warmth with 60-70% humidity from a daily light mist, in a tall enclosure with perches and a molting space at the top. Takes large flying and crawling prey including roaches. House individually; harmless to humans.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
70-86°F
Humidity
60-70%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: flies, crickets, roaches
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
up to ~3 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Central and East Asia
Temperament
bold, voracious; docile toward humans
Behavior
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