Otomantis scutigera, commonly known as the Boxer Mantis, is a striking African mantid species known for its compact size and lively behavior.
 
This mantis belongs to the tribe Otomantini within the family Hymenopodidae and is native to Africa. It thrives in warm, moderately humid environments, preferring temperatures between 24–28°C and humidity levels of 50–80%. Its nickname, "Boxer Mantis," comes from its defensive posture, where it raises its raptorial forelegs in a manner reminiscent of a boxer. Ideal for small enclosures, it requires vertical climbing space to molt successfully. Like most mantids, it feeds on live prey such as flies, crickets, and locusts, typically those less than half its own size. Breeding involves careful introduction of the male to a well-fed female, with oothecae (egg cases) producing up to 300 nymphs that hatch within 4–6 weeks