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Budwing mantis (parasphendale agrionina)
Written by @Jake G.
Difficulty: Beginner Size 2-3in (5-10cm)
Humidity: 40-60%
Temperature: 72-80°F (22-26°F)
Feeding: Great eaters. They are very aggressive and will actively chase down their prey.
What to feed: i1-i3 nymphs: Fruit flies (D. melanogaster, D. hydei) i4-i6 nymphs: House flies, greenbottle/bluebottle flies, moths, small roaches i6-Adult: Greenbottle/bluebottle flies, moths, small roaches
Enclosure: A 32oz deli cup can be used for its entire life. Other enclosures that are 2 times as wide as the mantis is long and 3 times as tall as the mantis is long can also be used.
Other Info: Female Parasphendale mantises are more prone to overeating, so make sure your feeders are appropriately sized.
