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Indian Flower Mantis
Indian Flower Mantis
Creobroter apicalis
Indian Flower Mantis
Scientific Name:
Creobroter apicalis
Habitat:
Warm grasslands, forest edges, and gardens. Commonly found on flowering plants and shrubs, where it waits for insect prey.
Lifespan (months)
~8-12
Female:
Size (cm)
~4-5
Female:
~5-7
Male:
~3-4
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Lightweight and delicate. Best observed rather than handled; may perform short defensive flights if disturbed.
Origin:
South Asia, mainly India and Sri Lanka.
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