Leptomentella care?

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izbiggs

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So, I recently ordered some nymphs and accidentally ordered a species I thought was a different species... oops.  :rolleyes:  But anyway, it's a leptomentella and it's the smallest mantis I've ever seen. Does anybody know how to take care of these? Thanks!!

Edit: I realized I was spelling the name incorrectly. I found some more information

 
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So, I recently ordered some nymphs and accidentally ordered a species I thought was a different species... oops.  :rolleyes:  But anyway, it's a leptomentella and it's the smallest mantis I've ever seen. Does anybody know how to take care of these? Thanks!!

Edit: I realized I was spelling the name incorrectly. I found some more information
It's a species from around South East Asia. The newly hatched is very small and feed mainly only insects smaller than fruit fly, but are aggressive and chase down food. Light misting daily and not too hot (stay below 85F), like to hide in the underside of a leaf. Molting was the problem for me. The adult is only about 2-in or less. Some of the photos here during the time when i have more mantis. ( Leptomantella lactea )

lepto3-1.jpg


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leptomate1.jpg


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