Claim: Creobroter gemmatus, common name jeweled flower mantis, molt 8 times to become an adult, and are the smallest yet most widespread Creobroter species.
Evidence: Creobroter gemmatus, common name jeweled flower mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Asia. They moult 8 times to become an adult and can take between 2 and 5 months to mature depending on food and temperature. They are the smallest yet most widespread Creobroter species.