The Blepharopsis mendica's common name is the Thistle mantis, see the care sheet here. The care sheet explains the name confusion a few keepers have about it, but it is not close to a Idolomantis diabolic.Does he know the care requirements for the mantids? And to be clear, what species is he wanting? There are two species that have used that common name: Idolomantis diabolica and Blepharopsis mendica.
Oh, I have seen it labeled devil's flower mantis more commonly than that. Guess I learned a thing today; thank you. I have known it to be the Devil's flower mantis and the Idolomantis known as the giant devil's flower mantis.The Blepharopsis mendica's common name is the Thistle mantis, see the care sheet here. The care sheet explains the name confusion a few keepers have about it, but it is not close to a Idolomantis diabolic.
Strange, are you seeing the name confusion on mantid online stores, YouTube videos, or where exactly? I know ebay auctions and social networking sites are notorious for misidentifying species due to a lack of knowledge. Your welcome. I learn things myself daily, it is one great thing about the forum.Oh, I have seen it labeled devil's flower mantis more commonly than that. Guess I learned a thing today; thank you. I have known it to be the Devil's flower mantis and the Idolomantis known as the giant devil's flower mantis.
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