The female Cat-eyed mantis (Giant African stick mantis) is getting really huge! She has a friendly temperament and a true alien-resembling look that we love the most in praying mantises! Watching her eyes in macro is like observing a deep space galaxy.
This unknown species of Sphodromantis has absolutely stunning blue-ish coloration. The breeder who sold her told us this animal originates from Somalia, but she didn’t know the exact name.
Eats like a machine and has never refused a food in over a year long life. Lives much longer than many other praying mantis species, which is a big plus. Gentle, patient giant. She is confident and intelligent, if you push her, have no doubt’s – she will push back.
Sphodromantis lineola is near the top of our all-time favorites. She is a feisty female and can take down large prey items. Generally speaking, this is not the best beginner species because she moves fast and strikes on fingers a lot.
