SHOP EXOTIC PRAYING MANTIS
Phyllocrania Paradoxa- Ghost Mantis
Our most popular praying mantis! Their camouflage is unparalleled- as they sway back and forth, waiting to ambush their prey, the ghost praying mantis resembles a dry, shriveled leaf in the breeze. From south of the Sahara to Madagascar, p paradoxa are found on strongly branched shrubs and in open fields.
This beginner friendly mantis is
Our most popular praying mantis! Their camouflage is unparalleled- as they sway back and forth, waiting to ambush their prey, the ghost praying mantis resembles a dry, shriveled leaf in the breeze. From south of the Sahara to Madagascar, p paradoxa are found on strongly branched shrubs and in open fields.
This beginner friendly mantis is tolerant of a wide range of environmental conditions, and takes well to handling
i2/i3- $25
i4/i5- $30
i6- Subadult- $35
Adult Male- $40
Adult Female- $45
Creobroter Gemmatus- Jeweled Flower Mantis
One of our favorites, this beautiful little praying mantis is native to Southeast Asia and found on flowering, strongly branched shrubs watching for prey. They are active and aggressive hunters, making them great fun to observe!
They are easy to care for and are a fabulous species for interactive handling
i2/i3- $25
i4/i5- $30
i6-Subadult- $35
Adult Male- $40
Adult Female- $45
Hymenopus Coronatus- Orchid Mantis
Hierodula Membranacea- Giant Asian Mantis
Arguably the most beautiful praying mantis species, the orchid mantis is the most sought after exotic mantis. H coronatus exhibits beautiful white and pink coloration, and lobed legs that resemble the petals of a flower. They are found in India, the surrounding islands, and east from Thailand to Malaysia.
They are more sensitive than other
Arguably the most beautiful praying mantis species, the orchid mantis is the most sought after exotic mantis. H coronatus exhibits beautiful white and pink coloration, and lobed legs that resemble the petals of a flower. They are found in India, the surrounding islands, and east from Thailand to Malaysia.
They are more sensitive than other mantis we offer and require care and attention to environmental conditions. We recommend h coronatus for experienced keepers
i2/i3- $80
i4/i5- $85
i6- Subadult- $90
Adult Male- $95
Adult Female- $100
Hierodula Membranacea- Giant Asian Mantis
Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii- Spiny Flower Mantis
Hierodula Membranacea- Giant Asian Mantis
Another one of our favorites, these big beauties are one of the largest species of praying mantis successfully kept in captivity! Commonly called the giant Asian mantis, h membranacea are found throughout southeastern Asia. They are aggressive hunters that quickly and easily take down large prey.
They are easy to care for and take well to
Another one of our favorites, these big beauties are one of the largest species of praying mantis successfully kept in captivity! Commonly called the giant Asian mantis, h membranacea are found throughout southeastern Asia. They are aggressive hunters that quickly and easily take down large prey.
They are easy to care for and take well to handling
i2/i3- $30
i4/i5- $35
i6- Subadult- $40
Adult Male- $45
Adult Female- $50
Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii- Spiny Flower Mantis
Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii- Spiny Flower Mantis
Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii- Spiny Flower Mantis
This popular praying mantis hails from Africa and begins it‘s life as an adorable, spike-covered, black nymph. It retains it‘s spiny appearance into adulthood but, as it matures, it loses it‘s black color and gains the white, green, and orange it will take into adulthood, often going through a purple phase. With purple or lilac eyes, adul
This popular praying mantis hails from Africa and begins it‘s life as an adorable, spike-covered, black nymph. It retains it‘s spiny appearance into adulthood but, as it matures, it loses it‘s black color and gains the white, green, and orange it will take into adulthood, often going through a purple phase. With purple or lilac eyes, adults are white with green and orange stripes and wing patterns and have a striking, psychedelic, green, black, and cream spiral on their forewings.
Their environmental conditions are relatively easy to achieve, and they are a great species for interactive handling
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6-Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
Adult Female- $55
Rhombodera Megaera- Thai Giant
Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii- Spiny Flower Mantis
Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii- Spiny Flower Mantis
This big beautiful praying mantis species is an agressive hunter- chasing down and eating whatever it can catch. They are almost as long as the giant Asian mantis and a little ‘heavier’. R megaera is native to China and Thailand and is one of our favorites. Sometimes called the Thai Giant, they are one of the largest mantis species. R meg
This big beautiful praying mantis species is an agressive hunter- chasing down and eating whatever it can catch. They are almost as long as the giant Asian mantis and a little ‘heavier’. R megaera is native to China and Thailand and is one of our favorites. Sometimes called the Thai Giant, they are one of the largest mantis species. R megaera are easy to care for and take well to handling
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6-Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
Adult Female- $55
Deroplatys Gorochovi- Vietnamese Dead Leaf Mantis
Meet the Vietnamese Dead Leaf Mantis- Deroplatys Gorochovi. Another one of our favorite praying mantis, the females of this species has a HUGE, impressive, shield. They prefer crawling prey, and require some humidity. They are a bit more defensive than some of the other species we raise- even with care, we occasionally observe a threat p
Meet the Vietnamese Dead Leaf Mantis- Deroplatys Gorochovi. Another one of our favorite praying mantis, the females of this species has a HUGE, impressive, shield. They prefer crawling prey, and require some humidity. They are a bit more defensive than some of the other species we raise- even with care, we occasionally observe a threat pose from our goros. The deimatic display of these mantis is a sight to behold, with raptorial arms thrown up and back to frame the large shield
i2/i3- $55
i4/i5- $60
i6-Subadult- $65
Adult Male- $70
Adult Female- $75
Empusa Pennata- Conehead Mantis
Such an unusual praying mantis! Both males and females have a large protrusion from their crown, giving them a very alien appearance. They have long legs and will sometimes ‘stand tall.’ We have found them easy to keep and a unique addition to our line up
i2/i3- $45
i4/i5- $50
i6-Subadult- $55
Adult Male- $60
Adult Female- $65
Pseudempusa Pinnapavonis- Peacock Mantis
Hierodula Majuscula- Giant Australian Rainforest Mantis
Rarely found in the US hobby, the peacock mantis is large species of mantis native to Thailand and the surrounding areas. Their common name comes from the beautiful inner wings observed during deimatic displays. We find this species needs a good amount of humidity in order to molt properly. We achieve this with daily misting and the use o
Rarely found in the US hobby, the peacock mantis is large species of mantis native to Thailand and the surrounding areas. Their common name comes from the beautiful inner wings observed during deimatic displays. We find this species needs a good amount of humidity in order to molt properly. We achieve this with daily misting and the use of a moistened cotton pad on the enclosure floor for young nymphs. For older nymphs, the use of substrate with daily misting has served them well
i2/i3- $50
i4/i5- $55
i6-Subadult- $60
Adult Male- $65
Adult Female-$70
Hierodula Majuscula- Giant Australian Rainforest Mantis
Hierodula Majuscula- Giant Australian Rainforest Mantis
These mantis are just stunning! Reaching up to 4” in length, they are the largest mantis species found in Australia. As nymphs they are lime green, deepening in color as they mature, with striking red and black markings along the inside of their raptorial arms. They are easy to care for with humidity requirements met by daily misting. The
These mantis are just stunning! Reaching up to 4” in length, they are the largest mantis species found in Australia. As nymphs they are lime green, deepening in color as they mature, with striking red and black markings along the inside of their raptorial arms. They are easy to care for with humidity requirements met by daily misting. They are active hunters, and take well to handling
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6- Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
Adult female- $55
Sybilla Pretiosa- Cryptic Mantis
This unusual looking praying mantis is new to us at Malama Exotics. It‘s very exciting to keep this unusual species. Found in Southern Africa, the cryptic mantis is incredibly different- with long and delicate legs, a long, thin thorax, and appearing to wear a heart shaped crown atop its head. Despite their delicate appearance, we have f
This unusual looking praying mantis is new to us at Malama Exotics. It‘s very exciting to keep this unusual species. Found in Southern Africa, the cryptic mantis is incredibly different- with long and delicate legs, a long, thin thorax, and appearing to wear a heart shaped crown atop its head. Despite their delicate appearance, we have found them easy to raise and quite hardy
i2/i3- $40
i4/i5- $45
i6-Subadult- $50
Adult Male- $55
Adult Female- $60
Deroplatys Truncata- Triangle Dead Leaf Mantis
Another fabulous ‘dead leaf’ mantis, the triangle dead leaf mantis hails from Southeast Asia and most closely resembles a freshly fallen dead leaf. The camouflage this praying mantis species exhibits is truly amazing.
More information on this incredible species will be added soon
i2/i3- $45
i4/i5- $50
i6-Subadult- $55
Adult Male- $60
Adult Female- $65
Liturgusa Maya- Mayan Lichen Mantis
These adorable little mantis are masters of camouflage- blending in so perfectly with it‘s beautiful patterns. The Mayan lichen mantis is rumored to reproduce through parthenogenesis. We are keeping a small number of them with the hope to prove that out
NOT YET AVAILABLE
Prohierodula Picta
We just LOVE this species! P picta is a bold and active mantis. They’re a good size mantis reaching up to 4”. They are voracious eaters, active hunters, and have the most beautiful inner wing pattern that shows through the outer wings, giving them a really interesting and beautiful marbled appearance.They are easy to keep and, though th
We just LOVE this species! P picta is a bold and active mantis. They’re a good size mantis reaching up to 4”. They are voracious eaters, active hunters, and have the most beautiful inner wing pattern that shows through the outer wings, giving them a really interesting and beautiful marbled appearance.They are easy to keep and, though they can be a bit ‘spicy’, are very handleable. One of our all time favorites
i2/i3-$40
i4/i5-$45
i6-Subadult-$50
Adult Male-$55
Adult Female-$60
Rhombodera Stalii- Giant Indonesian Shield Mantis
This species of shield mantis comes from Indonesia and has a large, impressive shield! We have found them to be very easy to raise and care for. They are super active, readily chase down prey, and have fantistic handleability. We really enjoy having them in our collection and are proud to be able to offer them
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6- Subadult-$45
Adult Male- $50
Adult Female- $55
Parasphendale Affinis- Budwing Mantis
Newly Available- some beautiful budwing mantis. More information to come
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6-Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
Adult Female- $55
Astyliasula Basingera- Boxer Mantis
It doesn’t get much more adorable than this! This small species of mantis is found in southeastern Asia and, with adults reaching little more than 1”, they’re one of the smallest species we keep. What these little cuties lack in size, they more than make up for in charm. With their huge and colorful shielded forearms, they give the appear
It doesn’t get much more adorable than this! This small species of mantis is found in southeastern Asia and, with adults reaching little more than 1”, they’re one of the smallest species we keep. What these little cuties lack in size, they more than make up for in charm. With their huge and colorful shielded forearms, they give the appearance of wearing boxing gloves- and they’re just too adorable
i2/i3- $40
i4/i5- $45
i6-Subadult- $50
Adult Male- $55
Adult Female- $60
Acromantis Gestri- Thai Boxer Mantis
Acromantis are a small species of mantis with some interesting behaviors, reaching 1 1/2” when mature. These little ones have a dramatic ‘playing possum’ defense, with the most convincing act we have ever seen! Easy to keep and breed, acromantis are a nice choice for a beginner keeper interested in keeping something a bit outside of the
Acromantis are a small species of mantis with some interesting behaviors, reaching 1 1/2” when mature. These little ones have a dramatic ‘playing possum’ defense, with the most convincing act we have ever seen! Easy to keep and breed, acromantis are a nice choice for a beginner keeper interested in keeping something a bit outside of the norm
i2/i3- $30
i4/i5- $35
i6- Subadult- $40
Adult Male- $45
Adult Female- $50
Stagmomantis Limbata- Arizona Mantis
The Arizona mantis is a large species of mantis found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Though not as large as some of giant Asian and African mantis we carry, the Arizona mantis can reach 3” in size and ranges in color from green to light brown. Very easy to care for, they make a great beginner mantis
i2/i3- $15
i4/i5- $20
i6-Subadult- $25
Adult Male- $30
Adult Female- $35
Gonatista Grisea- Lichen Mimic Mantis
This beautiful and unique little mantis species beautifully mimics moss or lichen as it rests on trees and branches. They prefer to rest on trees in a downward position, pressed flat against the bark while waiting to ambush prey
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6-Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
Adult Female- $55
Euchomennella Heteroptera- Giraffe Mantis
The giraffe, or long neck, mantis is an extremely slim mantis found in Southeast Asia. It is the most thin bodied mantis we've seen in the hobby with a very unique look. It‘s extremely thin body allows it to easily hide among sticks and branches as it waits for prey
i2/i3- $40
i4/i5- $45
i6- Subadult- $50
Adult Male- $55
Adult Female- $60
Popa Spurca- African Twig Mantis
The African twig mantis is another really unique looking mantis- it has a very distinct posture as it rests, downward facing, on branches. With it‘s abdomen carried at a 45 degree angle, it looks like just another twig of the branch it’s resting on! Easy to keep, the African twig mantis is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced
The African twig mantis is another really unique looking mantis- it has a very distinct posture as it rests, downward facing, on branches. With it‘s abdomen carried at a 45 degree angle, it looks like just another twig of the branch it’s resting on! Easy to keep, the African twig mantis is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced keepers alike
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6- Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
Adult Female- $55
Omomantis Zebrata- Zebra Mantis
Omomantis Zebrata- Zebra Mantis
One look at the beautiful wing pattern on this lovely mantis is all it takes to see where it gets its common name from!
i2/i3- $35
i4/i5- $40
i6-Subadult- $45
Adult Male- $50
AduLt Female- $55