In the wild, the Flower Mantis hunts using its camouflage. It conceals itself in a flower, sitting perfectly still, and waits until nectar-feeding insects arrive. Although they may not catch many insects, this sit-and-wait hunting method uses little energy, and the nectar-fed insects that the flower mantis does consume have high caloric content. Because many people feed captive Flower Mantises crickets, they may not receive proper nutrition content. More research is needed to confirm this proposition. Regardless, it is best to feed your flower mantis a varied diet.

The Flower Mantis is native to regions of Asia and is now commonly bred in captivity. This means that these insects can be readily available in many areas and are not terribly expensive to purchase.

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