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Violin mantis

Violin mantis

 Southern India and Sri Lanka

Gongylus gongylodes

Violin mantis
Scientific Name:

Gongylus gongylodes

Habitat:

Warm, dry, shrubby areas in India and Sri Lanka. These mantises prefer sunny, open woodlands with broomstick bushes and shrubs

Lifespan (months)

~8-12

Female:
Size (cm)

~10-11

Female:

~3-6

Male:

~8-9

Male:
Handling and Temperament

Is a unique, slender, and exotic species valued for its calm, communal, and non-aggressive temperament. While they are generally considered safe to handle, their fragile, stick-like appearance and specialized care requirements (high heat, specific, exclusively flying prey) mean they are often better suited for experienced keepers rather than beginners.

Origin:

Southern India and Sri Lanka

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