If you’re playing Mantis X (or a similar mobile/online mantis breeding sim):
General Game Mechanics (Typical for such games):
Steps in Mantis X (common UI pattern):
Tips for Rare Morphs:
Before breeding, you must know what the UPD (Ultimate Performance/Data) patch changed. As of the Spring 2026 update:
The male will begin his "dance"—swaying his abdomen and spreading his wings. Do not intervene. This display can last 2 hours.
| Problem | Cause | UPD Solution |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Male refuses to jump | Low pheromone levels | Spray “Draconic Essence” (crafted from 3 firefly glands) |
| Female attacks instantly | She is not in glow phase | Force-feed a Glow Berry. Wait 1 hour. |
| Ootheca turns black | Fungus infection | Remove case, dip in 1% bleach solution (new UPD safe method) |
| Nymphs hatch with bent legs | Calcium deficiency | Add cuttlebone powder to their water gel |
| No “X” traits appear | Parent purity below 78% | Re-breed using the “Gene Scanner” (UPD shop item) |
When the nymphs hatch (typically at dawn game time), you will see 20 to 40 micro-Dragon Mantises. They look like tiny scorpion-ant hybrids.
How To Breed Your Dragon Mantis X Upd May 2026
If you’re playing Mantis X (or a similar mobile/online mantis breeding sim):
General Game Mechanics (Typical for such games):
Steps in Mantis X (common UI pattern):
Tips for Rare Morphs:
Before breeding, you must know what the UPD (Ultimate Performance/Data) patch changed. As of the Spring 2026 update: how to breed your dragon mantis x upd
The male will begin his "dance"—swaying his abdomen and spreading his wings. Do not intervene. This display can last 2 hours.
| Problem | Cause | UPD Solution |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Male refuses to jump | Low pheromone levels | Spray “Draconic Essence” (crafted from 3 firefly glands) |
| Female attacks instantly | She is not in glow phase | Force-feed a Glow Berry. Wait 1 hour. |
| Ootheca turns black | Fungus infection | Remove case, dip in 1% bleach solution (new UPD safe method) |
| Nymphs hatch with bent legs | Calcium deficiency | Add cuttlebone powder to their water gel |
| No “X” traits appear | Parent purity below 78% | Re-breed using the “Gene Scanner” (UPD shop item) | If you’re playing Mantis X (or a similar
When the nymphs hatch (typically at dawn game time), you will see 20 to 40 micro-Dragon Mantises. They look like tiny scorpion-ant hybrids.