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🌿 Macromusonia sp. – The African Elegant Mantis

The Macromusonia sp. is an elegant and robust mantis native to Africa, known for its medium-large size and active behavior. Its earthy coloring and slender body make it a striking and entertaining specimen to observe, ideal for collectors seeking a strong and attractive mantis.

🏠 Recommended terrarium

A terrarium measuring at least 25 x 25 x 35 cm (10 x 10 x 14 inches) is recommended, with good ventilation and sturdy branches for climbing and hanging. Natural vegetation, such as ficus or ferns, provides a secure and stimulating environment where the bird can display its natural behavior.

🌡️ Optimal conditions

  • Temperature: 24–30 °C during the day, 22–24 °C at night

  • Humidity: 60–75%
    Lightly mist the substrate and walls daily to maintain adequate humidity. Avoid direct watering of the mantis, which prefers to absorb moisture from the environment.

🐛 Varied diet

It accepts crickets, cockroaches, moths, and other appropriately sized insects. Its active and agile hunting is very entertaining to watch.

  • Nymphs: every 1–2 days

  • Adults: every 3–4 days
    Offer prey proportionate to its size to avoid overfeeding.

🔁 Changes

During the shedding process, increase the humidity slightly and provide firm branches for the plant to hang on. Do not handle it for 24–48 hours before or after shedding.

✨ Advantages of this species

  • Medium-large size and striking presence, ideal for collectors.

  • Active and curious behavior, entertaining to observe in the terrarium.

  • Robust and resistant, perfect for those looking for a manageable and strong mantis.

👉 Macromusonia sp. is perfect if you want an attractive, active, and easy-to-maintain specimen that will add strength and dynamism to your collection.

Macromusonia sp

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