| Species | Invertebrate |
|---|---|
| Origin | Malaysia/Indonesia |
| Size Category | Tiny |
| Scientific Name | Hymenopus coronatus |
| Category | Mantis |
| Original Purpose | Display/Companion |
| Husbandry Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Social Needs | Very Low |
| Weight Range | 0.002–0.007 kg |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 1–2 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 3 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 1 years |
| Exercise Needs | Very Low - ambush predator; sits motionless mimicking flower |
|---|---|
| Grooming | None - mist for humidity and drinking; remove uneaten prey |
| Annual Exam Focus | Color vibrancy (pink/white), limb integrity, abdomen condition, molt readiness |
| Routine Care | Maintain 77-86°F; 60-80% humidity; mist 2x daily; feed flying insects every 2-3 days |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mismolt | juvenile | very high | No | N/A |
| Dehydration | adult | high | No | N/A |
| Black Death (bacterial) | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Limb Loss | juvenile | high | No | N/A |
| Overfeeding/Rupture | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Temperature Shock | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Risk Level | Medium |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 3/9 |
| Visual Cues | Abdomen should be gently rounded; not bloated; visible segmentation; females naturally plumper |
| Daily Activity | 2 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | Feed every 2-3 days; flying insects preferred; do not overfeed - rupture risk |
| Litter Size | 30–150 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Medium |
| CHIC Required Tests | N/A |
| Recommended DNA Tests | N/A |
| Neonatal Weight | 0.005–0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Molt through 6-8 instars; nymphs are orange/black (ant mimicry); develop pink/white coloration later; adult in 3-5 months |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | No vaccines; high humidity critical for successful molts; temperature stability essential |
| Temperature | 25-30°C (77-86°F); consistent warmth critical |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 60-80%; mist 2x daily; ventilation important to prevent stagnant air |
| UVB Requirement | Not required; moderate lighting helps maintain coloration; 12h cycle |
| Diet | Flying insects strongly preferred (fruit flies for nymphs, blue bottle flies for adults); will refuse crawling prey |
| Common Issues | Mismolts (very common), dehydration, temperature sensitivity, bacterial infections, overfeeding rupture |
| Anxiety Proneness | Low |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Low humidity, temperature fluctuations, vibrations, lack of perching, excessive handling |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | None |
| Calming Interventions | Stable high humidity, proper perching surfaces, consistent temperature, undisturbed environment |
| Enrichment Needs | Artificial flowers for perching, varied flying prey, proper ventilation, visual barriers |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | Very Low |
| Sociability Score | 1/10 |
| Locomotion | Minimal movement; flower mimicry posture; slow swaying; ambush strikes |
|---|---|
| Social | Strictly solitary; extremely cannibalistic even as nymphs; females much larger than males |
| Comfort | Motionless flower-mimicry pose; legs spread to resemble petals; gentle swaying |
| Stress/Displacement | Color darkening, rapid movement (unusual), threat display, refusing food, falling from perch |
| Breed-Specific | Stunning flower mimicry; attracts pollinators as prey; extreme sexual dimorphism; delicate; high humidity needs; prized display species |
| Types | None; completely silent species |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | N/A |
| Tendency | Very Low |
| Primary Modality | Visual (flower mimicry, color change); chemical (female pheromones attract males from distance) |
| Tail/Body Signals | No tail; abdomen shape and color indicate reproductive status and health; curling indicates stress |
| Top Problems | Refusing non-flying prey, color loss from stress, falling from perch, cannibalism if cohoused |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | Color change from illness; black spots (bacterial); inability to grip; abdomen discoloration |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Rapid flight, playing dead, threat display (rare); generally relies on camouflage |
| Frustration Etiology | Striking at enclosure walls, refusing food types, excessive movement |
| Learned Behavior | Associates movement with prey; learns perch locations; minimal trainability |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Very limited; specialized visual hunting system; instinct-driven flower mimicry |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Color intensity (health/stress), posture (hunting vs resting), movement frequency, abdomen shape |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Color darkening can be temperature response OR illness - check environment parameters first |
| Interspecies Communication | Display species; minimal human interaction; may strike at fingers; extremely delicate for handling |