{"id":150066,"date":"2018-04-04T09:21:50","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T07:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/haltungsberichte\/pseudocreobotra-wahlbergii-african-flower-mantis\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:07:56","slug":"pseudocreobotra-wahlbergii-african-flower-mantis","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/keeping-reports\/pseudocreobotra-wahlbergii-african-flower-mantis\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping African Flower Mantis \u2013 Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The African flower mantis, *Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii*, immediately catches the eye with its bold patterns and eye-like spots on its wings. To care for it, you\u2019ll need, above all, warmth, fresh air, and a safe place for molting. You should not intentionally provoke its striking defensive posture. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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An Overview of the African Flower Mantis<\/h2>\n\n
Origin<\/strong><\/td>Eastern and Southern Africa<\/td><\/tr>
Size<\/strong><\/td>Males about 3\u20134 cm, females about 4\u20135.5 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Keeping<\/strong><\/td>Individually\u2014the safe choice, even for young animals<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature<\/strong><\/td>About 25\u201330 \u00b0C during the day, around 20\u201323 \u00b0C at night<\/td><\/tr>
Air humidity<\/strong><\/td>Approximately 50\u201370% as a guideline; no persistent moisture<\/td><\/tr>
Terrarium<\/strong><\/td>For example, 20 \u00d7 20 \u00d7 30 cm for an adult animal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

These animals lie in wait for prey and spend a lot of time on branches or leaves. Their color can vary. It is not possible to reliably induce a specific coloration through colorful decorations. Therefore, set up the terrarium according to the animal\u2019s needs. <\/p>\n\n

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Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
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Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii – Small, colorful and full of energy Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii is one of the most well-known flower mantids in terraristics, as the species combines unusual coloration with very active…<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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