Phyllocrania
paradoxa
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Lightning Source Daylight is enough, Halogeneous- lights etc. are recommended
Period ca. 12 hours
Temperature

Temperature

All data for the temperature are guide values.

In a big cage the temperature should be from the minimum to the maximum temperature, so that the mantis can choose the best temperature. But the maximum temperature should only be reached on a small spot.
In smaller cages should the middle between the max. and the min. temperatures be choosed.

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Day 25°C- 30°C
Night not less than 20°C
Humidity

Humidity

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Day 50%- 60%
Night 60%- 70%
Hint spray every 2- 3 days
Terrarium

Terrarium

The indication of the cagesize is L x S x H (lenght x spreads x height).

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Single-Keeping at least 15cm x 15cm x 20cm
Community-Keeping at least 30cm x 30cm x 50cm (ca. 2 couples),
recommended to differ the sexes
Setup branched twigs, dry foliage
Substrate arth-sand-mixture, pulp
Food Drosophila, flys, moths, cockroaches,
all kinds of flying insects
Other Species similarly can be kept:
  • Popa spurca
Hint In a more damp environment, females can dye green. This can be supported by a green setup.

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