🍃 Sybilla pretiosa – The Cryptic Mantis
 The Sybilla pretiosa is a fascinating mantis, recognized for its leaf camouflage and slender, streamlined body. Its elegant appearance and calm demeanor make it a unique specimen, ideal for those seeking a discreet, sophisticated, and entertaining mantis to watch.
 🏠 Recommended terrarium
 A terrarium measuring at least 20 x 20 x 25 cm, with good ventilation and fine branches for climbing, is recommended. Adding dry leaves or light vegetation allows the bird to camouflage itself and feel safe, creating a natural environment that stimulates its behavior.
 🌡️ Optimal conditions
 Temperature: 24–28 °C during the day, 20–24 °C at night
 Humidity: 60–70%
 Lightly mist the substrate and walls daily. Avoid direct watering of the mantis, which prefers to absorb moisture from the environment.
 🐛 Varied diet
 It feeds on small insects such as Drosophila, flies, and young crickets. Its hunting is stealthy and entertaining to watch.
 Nymphs: every 1–2 days
 Adults: every 3–4 days
 Offer prey proportionate to its size to keep it healthy.
 🔁 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
 Natural leaf camouflage that makes it elegant and discreet.
 Manageable size and easy care, ideal for small or medium-sized terrariums.
 Calm and curious behavior, entertaining to observe without stress.
 👉 The Sybilla pretiosa is perfect if you're looking for a delicate, elegant, and easy-to-maintain mantis that adds a natural and sophisticated touch to your collection.