Egyptian Pygmy Mantis
Miomantis paykullii
Miomantis • Mantidae
Overview
A tiny, exceptionally hardy starter mantis that can live its whole life on fruit flies. Keep warm (72-85°F) at 40-50% humidity with a light mist once or twice a day. Notably, unmated females can lay viable eggs that hatch into all-female offspring (parthenogenesis). Cannibalistic — house individually. Harmless to humans.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
72-85°F
Humidity
40-50%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: flies, crickets, roaches
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
1-1.5 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
North Africa and the Middle East
Temperament
small, fast, very hardy; cannibalistic
Behavior
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