Hierodula Membranacea or Sphodromantis lineola

[SpaceWolf]

What are the differences, why should I keep 1 or the other. I'm looking to buy a big active mantis, if you have other recommendations I will gladly look into them.

 

[Velve]

The differences are miniscule. Care is the same for both and in terms of looks it's hard to even tell them apart.

If you want a really big species you could look into Plistospilota guineensis.

 

[Connor]

The differences are miniscule. Care is the same for both and in terms of looks it's hard to even tell them apart.

If you want a really big species you could look into Plistospilota guineensis.

Couldn't agree more

 

[SpaceWolf]

hmm I kinda like the asian just a bit more because he's more of a bright green than the african. What do you think of a dead leaf mantis? I think these are a bit smaller but still pretty big, I don't know if they are active hunters though.

 

[Connor]

hmm I kinda like the asian just a bit more because he's more of a bright green than the african. What do you think of a dead leaf mantis? I think these are a bit smaller but still pretty big, I don't know if they are active hunters though.

I would pick an Asian over an African if I had the choice... I'm about to recieve a dead leaf this afternoon so ill let you know how they eat

 

[SpaceWolf]

I would pick an Asian over an African if I had the choice... I'm about to recieve a dead leaf this afternoon so ill let you know how they eat

Yeah, that's what I thought too, and awesome! Hope he/she thrives!

 

[Connor]

Thank you!