Unkown Mantis

[JC]

I was at my local pet shop and they had one species of mantis, it was labelled Bullseye mantis, but i can't find anything about it.If anyone knows of this species could you please help with some info plz

Thanks alot :wink:

 

[Orin]

Do you have a photo? Offhand I'd guess Pseudocreobotra (Spiny Flower Mantis) there are a hundred different common names for that one.

 

[JC]

Sorry no photos yet, I'll put some up soon and thanks for the name ill look it up.

Cheers

 

[JC]

I looked up the name and I'm pretty certain thats him.I have done some searching, But I have one problem. I searched for his final size and found several answers from 2.5cm to 2inches, which is the more likely :?:

 

[yen_saw]

If that is P. Wahlbergii (spiny flower or #9 or target mantis), 2.5 cm is too short for adult size. 4-5 cm is the average size.

 

[JC]

Good to know , do you have any suggestions on whats best to feed him

Cheers

 

[yen_saw]

Flying insects like all types of flies, butterfly, moth, dragonfly, etc. Avoid hornets and wasp.

 

[JC]

Thanks again for the advice.