Description
Description:
- Popa spurca, also known as the African twig mantis, is a species of mantis native to Africa. It takes its common name from its resemblance to twig from a woody plant and grows up to 8 centimetres (3.1 in) long if female or 7 cm (2.8 in) long if male.
- Just like a twig that has fallen from a tree branch. Every part of this Mantis is camouflaged. They have matching bumps and growth rings and even the eyes look like wood!
- From young Nymphs to Adults their colour is normally a dark brown, but this can sometimes range into a tan colour.
- The length of the arms allow them to catch prey nearly its own size, as they are very aggressive towards food.
Habitat:
- Temp: 25-30°C ( 77-86F )
- Humidity: 40-50%
Feeding:
- Crickets, locust, mealworms and wax worms.
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