The Kenyan Flower Mantis is a small, fast-growing species native to sub-Saharan Africa, admired for its delicate flower-like camouflage. Females reach about 3.5 cm, males around 2.5 cm, and they thrive at moderate room temperatures (18–24 °C) with humidity between 50–70%. Easy to keep and breed, they feed readily on fruit flies, house flies, and small roaches, making them a popular choice for both hobbyists and educational displays.
 
In the wild, Galinthias amoena inhabits savanna and woodland edges, often near flowering plants where its petal-like extensions allow it to blend seamlessly into blossoms. This camouflage makes it an effective ambush predator, lying in wait for pollinating insects such as flies, moths, and small bees. Its distribution is broad, spanning West Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Sierra Leone), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi), and Southern Africa (Zimbabwe, South Africa). The species is particularly associated with open, sunny habitats where flowers are abundant, but it can also be found in scrubland and cultivated areas.