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Papua Blue Mantis
Papua Blue Mantis
Hierodula papua
Papua Blue Mantis
Scientific Name:
Hierodula papua
Habitat:
Tropical rainforest environments; lives on shrubs, small trees, and dense vegetation where it hunts from elevated perches.
Lifespan (months)
~10-14
Female:
Size (cm)
~7-9
Female:
~6-9
Male:
~5-7
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Alert and confident but not aggressive. Best observed rather than handled, as sudden movements may cause stress or flight responses.
Origin:
New Guinea
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