Species profiles & comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons, lifespan data, and profiles of the species we breed (and a few we deliberately don’t).
Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina): The US Native
How to identify the Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina), South Carolina's state insect — size, range, whether it makes a good pet, and care basics.
READ →Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis): ID, History, Pet Care
Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) care, ID, and history: the largest mantis in the US, how it got here, the garden-ootheca connection, and whether it makes a good pet.
READ →European Mantis: The Original Praying Mantis
What does 'praying mantis' mean? Meet Mantis religiosa, the European mantis that named the group — its symbolism, bullseye ID spot, and pet suitability.
READ →Best Pet Mantis for Beginners: 6 Species Ranked
Six beginner species ranked by a Las Vegas breeder — temperature, humidity and feeding demands compared side by side, and why the prettiest one ranks last.
READ →Praying Mantis Lifespan: How Long Do They Live by Species
How long do praying mantises live? Most species 6-12 months; Ghost and Double Shield females reach 18. Male vs female and adult-stage figures by species.
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