Hymenopus coronatus nymphs

Hymenopus coronatus nymphs, the orchid mantis (L2)

Hymenopus coronatus is a mantis from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is also known by various common names, including orchid-blossom mantis, (pink) orchid mantis and walking flower mantis.

These orchid mantis are in L2 stage of growth.

Hymenopus coronatus is a carnivorous insectivore, mainly catching other insects. Its diet in nature is much the same as orchid mantises kept in captivity, and consists of small insects like crickets, flies, fruit flies, beetles, and smaller stinging insects such as bees or miniature wasps. Usually, a suggestion is to feed them with preys that are half of it’s size or smaller.