{"title":"Praying mantis egg cases, ooths for sale Live","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe occasionally have praying mantis egg cases ooths (oothecae) available. Normally we hatch them and make sure there are plenty of future generations. Hatching ooths successfully does take some experience or in depth understanding on ooth care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA praying mantis egg-case or ooth is a living thing. Once fertilized within the female the eggs begin to swell and come alive. The female will excrete a foam \"nursery\" for the babies. The ootheca is designed to withstand nature by helping to regulate the moisture within and also control temperature to a small degree, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*OOTHS are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e guaranteed to hatch! they can take up to 10 weeks to hatch. We do assure you that they are fertile.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOothecae should never be dried out, frozen or in too much heat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ooths we sell are fertile, that we know, now that doesn't mean its guaranteed to hatch! Failed hatching of a fertile mantis egg case is always due to improper ooth care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome are simple and likely require minimal care and can hatch 50-200 babies! if you are interested in hatching ooths, ask questions and read on line what is valuable from mantis breeders. We will be adding clear care sheets and more videos soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe praying mantis that are native to the USA are great for pest control!  \u003c\/strong\u003eNever release non-native insects!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hierodula-sp-golden","title":"Hierodula sp golden praying mantis H. venosa","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KXAXLgj5uqM?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHierodula sp golden H. Golden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBig! Beautiful Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHierodula venosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGiant rainforest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMax. size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFemale ~10 cm, male ~9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese are large, beautiful, and great pets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDay 22 - 25 °C, night room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRelative humidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDay 60 - 70 %, night 70 - 90 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecommended min. size of terrarium WxDxH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e30 x 30 x 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAggressivity against each other: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLevel of difficulty: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBIOLOGY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMoults until fully grown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFemale ~9 (adult in L10), male ~8 (adult in L9)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSexually mature after the last molt: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFemale ~5 weeks, male ~3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDuration of development inside the ootheca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e6 - 8 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHatching rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e150 - 200 Nymphs possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL1\/L2: Small fruit fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrosophila melanogaster and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBig fruit fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrosophila hydei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL3: Greenbottle fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Lucilia sp. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand Big fruit fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Drosophila hydei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL4\/L5: Greenbottle fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLucilia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL6: Greenbottle fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Lucilia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and Bluebottle fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Calliphora sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL7 - adult: Bluebottle flies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCalliphora sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdult females especially love big food like Grasshoppers or Cockroaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHierodula venosa, or Hierodula golden, is similar to other Hierodula species in that it is significant; however, it is more of a golden color most of the time than green. This is one of the larger species in the hobby. It is very aggressive with prey and fun to keep. These are L2 and eating fruit flies or house flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: ooths are never guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e We confirm they are fertile when sent; however, they require expert care to hatch. They can be easily compromised while incubating. Conditions for incubating require experienced handling, and we assume no responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MantidsUSA","offers":[{"title":"Ooth","offer_id":39757028524103,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L2\/3","offer_id":47020678512932,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L4","offer_id":47020684083492,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L4\/5 Males","offer_id":47020690604324,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L4\/5 Female","offer_id":47020696273188,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/nvxekz.jpeg?v=1713038135"},{"product_id":"deroplatys-truncata","title":"Deroplatys truncata","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriangle Dead-leaf mantis which originally comes from Southern Asia. We are offering L3 Nymphs for sale of D. Truncata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suitable terrarium for this species would be 30cm x 30 x 30, if space is limited yo A suitable terrarium for this species would be 30cm x 30 x 30, if space is limited u can use a smaller terrarium with no problem, but this size allows the mantis to freely move about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe terrarium should have reasonable ventilation to allow the free-flow of air to prevent a build up of mould or stale air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of good climbing branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not need a substrate as the mantis spends all its time above ground and it is then easier to clean out , but if you want you can use a moistened coir (\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoir\u003c\/em\u003e or coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products\u003c\/span\u003e) or pearlite substrate to make the cage aesthetically more pleasing to the eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature \/ Humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mantis can be kept at between 15 and 21 degrees centigrade comfortably and does not need a drop in temperature at night. They live in the cooler Malaysian highlands so don't like to be too hot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpray or mist the cage every other day dependent on the type of cage. If it is a netted cage you will need to spray daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantis will gorge themselves if they can and they can eat themselves to obesity. Feed a large mantis like this 4 to 5 large crickets weekly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen adult, allow your mantids 8 to 14 days after their final molt before pairing with each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time to attempt pairing is around dusk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the female in the males cage, preferably in front of the male so that the male sees the female but the female does not see the male and leave them too it ! The female is aggressive and will likely attack the male before , during or after mating so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe female, when mated will likely lay an oothecae between 7 and 20 days later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: ooths are never guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e We do confirm they are fertile when sent, however they require expert care to hatch. They can be easily compromised while incubating. Conditions for incubating requires experienced handling and we assume no responsibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MantidsUSA","offers":[{"title":"L2","offer_id":39629341294663,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L3-L4","offer_id":21318373959,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L5","offer_id":35157846026,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L6","offer_id":47392550356,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ooth captive bred","offer_id":47392653780,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult male","offer_id":47398618196,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/26995169748.jpg?v=1610723465"},{"product_id":"pseudocreobotra-wahlbergii-spiny-flower-mantis","title":"Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii Spiny Flower mantis","description":"\u003cp\u003ePseudocreobotra wahlbergii Spiny Flower mantis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP wahlberghi AKA #9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi, or spiny flower mantis, is a small Flower Mantis (1.5 inches or \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"38 millimetres\" data-converted=\"1.5 inch\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 millimetre = 0.04 inch\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"38 millimetres = 1.5 inch\" data-convertit=\"1.5 inch\"\u003e38 millimeters\u003c\/span\u003e) native to southern and eastern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe African Flower Mantis is usually colored white-green. Occasionally goes the white but pink or yellow over, depending on how it is kept moist and what surface it sits on. Thus, it can match the color of the flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis  Mantis will \"Threat display\" wings with large eyespots to deter attackers or if frightened. It's, of course, harmless and so interesting to witness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adult has spiny structures on the underside of its abdomen, giving it its name. It is variable in color, typically greenish, but it can equally be yellowish, pinkish, or reddish. It has a striking spiral \"9\" mark on its forewings, providing a conspicuous black, green, and cream eyespot surrounded by a green patch. The hind wings are orange on the inner part and transparent on the outer part. The species is common in captivity and is easy to rear. The female lays egg cases almost three times its size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBehavior\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP. wahlbergi has a dramatic display in which it spreads its forewings, making itself appear larger and prominently displaying its eyespots to startle would-be predators. While at rest, it is well camouflaged and is a sufficiently good aggressive mimic of a flower that prey insects can attempt to pollinate it, at which moment the mantis seizes and eats them. The mantis can kill prey several times larger than itself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Scientific name: Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii\u003cbr\u003eGerman Name: African Flower Mantis\u003cbr\u003eDistribution: Eastern South Africa\u003cbr\u003eFinal size: males approximately \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"4 cm\" data-converted=\"1.6 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"4 cm = 1.6 in\" data-convertit=\"1.6 in\"\u003e4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e, females about \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"5 cm\" data-converted=\"2.0 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"5 cm = 2.0 in\" data-convertit=\"2.0 in\"\u003e5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eattitude\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Day 25 - 30 ° C, night room temperature\u003cbr\u003eRelative humidity: Tags 50 - 60%, at night to 70 - 80%\u003cbr\u003eRecommended minimum size terrariums WxDxH: \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"20 x 20 x 30 cm\" data-converted=\"7.9  x 7.9  x 12 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"20 x 20 x 30 cm = 7.9  x 7.9  x 12 in\" data-convertit=\"7.9  x 7.9  x 12 in\"\u003e20 x 20 x 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAggressiveness towards conspecifics: Medium\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBiology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enumber molts to the adult stage: females about 8 (adult in L9), males about 7 (adult in L8)\u003cbr\u003eReaching maturity after molting Adult: females about 3 weeks, males about 2 weeks\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment time in ootheca: ca. 4-8 weeks\u003cbr\u003eHatching rate per ooth: up to 50 nymphs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e*OOTHS are never guaranteed to hatch! They can take up to 10 weeks to hatch. We do assure you that they are fertile and captive-bred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL1 \/ L2: Small fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster\u003cbr\u003eL3: Large fruit fly Drosophila hydei\u003cbr\u003eL4: Large fruit fly Drosophila hydei \u003cbr\u003eL5 - L7 to adult: Bluebottle flies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*OOTHS are never guaranteed to hatch! They can take up to 10 weeks to hatch. 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They are one of the few species that are communal. They can be kept together without eating each other. Ghosts are especially useful for pest control in grow rooms and greenhouse or tent environments, as they naturally eat the most common and prevalent pests in these environments. See this article regarding marijuana growers.\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pest-control-for-grow-rooms-this-species-of-praying-mantis-is-the-most-effective-p-paradoxa\" title=\"Marijuana pest control with mantis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can buy one or a discounted 4-pack or a NEW breeding group 10-pack!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Sheet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhyllocrania paradoxa, commonly known as the ghost mantis, is a small species of mantis from Africa remarkable for its leaf-like body. It is one of three species in the genus Phyllocrania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompared to many other praying mantises, the ghost mantis is a \"medium-size\" one that grows to about \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"45 to 50 millimetres\" data-converted=\"1.8  to 2.0 inch\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 millimetre = 0.04 inch\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"45 to 50 millimetres = 1.8  to 2.0 inch\" data-convertit=\"1.8  to 2.0 inch\"\u003e45 to 50 millimeters\u003c\/span\u003e (1.8 to 2.0 in) long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes in various brownish shades, from very dark brown (almost black) to greenish-gray. And I breed these that can be bright green. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn individual's colors change between molts and depend on light and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhyllocrania paradoxa is camouflaged to appear as dead, dried-up leaf material. It has an elongated head, a flattened, extended prothorax (together referred to as its \"elaborate headdress and shoulder shields\" by one enthusiast), and leaf-like protrusions from its limbs. The mantis also has a forewing that looks like a desiccated leaf, and the \"creases\" in the wings are shadings of pigment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP. paradoxa oothecae can hatch up to three dozen young. Its first —and second-instar nymphs are dark-colored and defend themselves with ant mimicry.\u003cbr\u003eSexual Dimorphism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with most or all mantis species, Phyllocrania paradoxa is sexually dimorphic, with females being larger than males. Females have six abdominal segments. Males are shorter, narrower, and have eight-segmented abdomens. At the 5th instar and above, males are thinner than females and have smaller appendages (lateral of the abdomen). At the 6th instar and above, their crowns are different. In adults, males have longer and thicker antennae than females and have transparent wings, which are longer than the abdomen, are good flyers, and are significantly thinner than the females. At the 5th instar and above, females are more compact than males and have bigger appendages. At the 6th instar and above, the crown of females are as wide as their head and more line and smoother than the male`s crown. When adult, females are significantly more compact than males, with shorter antennae and wings covering the abdomen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRange\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhyllocrania paradoxa has a wide range across the African continent and its islands and can be found in Angola, Cameroon, Cape Province, Congo basin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Transvaal, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. It is also found in South Europe.\u003cbr\u003eHabitat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGhost Mantis inhabit dry areas, bushes, shrubs, and trees in the open.\u003cbr\u003eIn captivity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ghost mantis is one of the most popular species in the mantis hobby because it looks good, is very easy to keep, is relatively long-lived, and is not very aggressive toward each other, unlike many praying mantises. Therefore, older nymphs can be kept together without a problem, and they should be separated around pre-sub-adult. Female ghost mantises can live up to eight months as adults, while males live a much shorter life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"label\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL1: Small Fruit flies \u003cem\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL2: Small and Big fruit flies \u003cem\u003eDrosophila hydei and Drosophila melanogaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL3: Big fruit flies\u003cem\u003e Drosophila hydei\u003c\/em\u003e (sometimes even Greenbottle flies \u003cem\u003eLucilia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL4\/L5: Greenbottle flies \u003cem\u003eLucilia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL6 to L8: Greenbottle flies \u003cem\u003eLucilia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e and Bluebottle flies \u003cem\u003eCalliphora sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdult: Bluebottle flies\u003cem\u003e Calliphora sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOoths are never guaranteed to hatch!  Think before you order them!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe id=\"zShareTpcCheck\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/html\/tpc.html\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan id=\"zoho_button_ext\" style=\"display: none; position: absolute; z-index: 99999999; width: 80px; height: 31px; background-image: url('chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/images\/zshare.png'); background-size: 80px 31px; opacity: 0.9; cursor: pointer; top: 0px; left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"AutoConvertInstalled\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MantidsUSA","offers":[{"title":"L2\/3","offer_id":32609142669383,"sku":"","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L4","offer_id":32609144864839,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair of ghosts 1-male 1-female L4","offer_id":39543602348103,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L5\/6 Male","offer_id":32609144897607,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L5\/6 Female","offer_id":32609144930375,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sub-adult male","offer_id":47605322613028,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sub adult Female","offer_id":48125018833188,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adult Male","offer_id":48125008773412,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adult female","offer_id":39671432839239,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ooth","offer_id":32609144963143,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L4\/5 Green Female","offer_id":48164556046628,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/greenbrown.jpg?v=1609297032"},{"product_id":"hymenopus-coronatus-orchid-flower-mantis","title":"Hymenopus coronatus - Orchid Flower mantis \"Kung Fu Mantis\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHymenopus coronatus - Orchid Flower mantis. You can choose to get male or female L4-L5 on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPS Next Day air or USPS Express shipping is required for this species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most wanted and most beautiful praying mantis species available upon the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"Orchid_Mantis_care_sheet.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/Orchid_Mantis_care_sheet.pdf?v=1608127032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/pdf_icon_c10020fe-c56a-4fc5-8697-86c6ba6b41e7_480x480.png?v=1608128067\" width=\"39\" height=\"39\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/Orchid_Mantis_care_sheet.pdf?v=1608127032\" title=\"Print care sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrintable Care Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult females grow up to 3.5 inches in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHymenopus coronatus Orchid mantis, pink orchid mantis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey originate from India, the surrounding Islands, and East to Thailand and Malaysia. Orchid mantids are one of the most beautiful Mantids in the world. The oothecas take 2 months to hatch. The temperature should be kept at \u003cspan data-convertit=\"86 to -95F\" title=\"30-35C = 86 to -95F\" data-convertitrate=\"\" data-converted=\"86 to -95F\" data-original=\"30-35C\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e30-35C\u003c\/span\u003e during the day time. The temperature should not fall under 20°C at night and is best at \u003cspan data-convertit=\"77°F\" title=\"25°C = 77°F\" data-convertitrate=\"\" data-converted=\"77°F\" data-original=\"25°C\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eFemales\u003c\/u\u003e: get \u003cspan data-convertit=\"2.4 in\" title=\"6 cm = 2.4 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" data-converted=\"2.4 in\" data-original=\"6 cm\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eMales\u003c\/u\u003e: get \u003cspan data-convertit=\"1.2 in\" title=\"3 cm = 1.2 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" data-converted=\"1.2 in\" data-original=\"3 cm\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e long. They become adults after the 6th instar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Drosophila, houseflies, crickets, flour worms. The feed must be very diversified. To the newly hatched larvae must be promptly offered Drosophila flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet for Nymphs for the best results must include: Drosophila, Wax Worms (Don't feed crickets), Crickets (although many crickets carry parasites, so the mantis can potentially die from them later in life)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHabitat\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eThe Orchid Mantis (\u003cem\u003eHymenopus coronatus\u003c\/em\u003e) should be kept in an enclosure that is at least three times as tall as the mantis is long and at least two times as wide as the mantis is long.  The gender of your mantis is a very important consideration when deciding on what size enclosure to purchase. This is because as an adult, females can get up to 3 inches long, while males can be less than 1 inch long as an adult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eThe enclosure must also have adequate ventilation, some kind of material on the ceiling that will allow the mantis to hang upside down during molting, and an empty space at the top that is at least two times the size of the mantis. They can be kept in glass or mesh cages, but enclosures with glass or clear plastic sides and a mesh or screen top are ideal due to this species' humidity requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eOrchids do best in a living vivarium with live plants and microfauna (e.g., springtails and isopods) who will act as a sort of \"clean up crew\" by breaking down the mantis's waste and food scraps, thereby reducing the build-up of mold and bacteria that can make your mantis sick or even die. You can certainly keep them in temporary enclosures with fake flowers and no substrate or with an easily disposable substrate such as sphagnum moss or just a paper towel;  however, if you choose this approach, you must be diligent about cleaning the enclosure and replacing the substrate at least once a week because the humid conditions required for this species will promote the growth of mold and dangerous bacteria without a healthy population of micro-fauna to help keep it in check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eOrchid mantises are native to the tropical rainforests of Malaysia, so they generally need warm, humid conditions to thrive.  The ideal temperature for an orchid mantis is 80°F to 85°F, but they can tolerate a range between 70°F and 90°F.  Humidity should be kept above 60% relative humidity (RH), though younger nymphs seem less tolerant of higher humidity levels than adults. Nymphs should be kept at the lower humidity range, between 60% and 70% RH.  Ventilation is also very important in the nymph stage.  L1 nymphs, in particular, should be kept in a well-ventilated enclosure with a top that allows for good airflow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eDepending on the amount of ventilation, the enclosure should be given a light misting once a day.  Orchid mantises kept in mesh or screen cages should have their enclosures misted twice daily to maintain proper humidity.  Not only that, but misting the enclosure also allows the orchid mantis to drink.  Most mantises do not like getting sprayed directly, so it is best to try to spray around the mantis. It is usually no big deal if you get them a little wet by accident.  Use spring, distilled, or water filtered by reverse osmosis (RO), but do not use plain tap water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eOrchid mantises prefer flying insects throughout their entire lifecycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL1 and L2 nymphs: \u003c\/strong\u003e Should be fed D. melanogaster fruit flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL3 and L4 nymphs \u003c\/strong\u003eShould be fed D. hydei fruit flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL5 nymph to adult: \u003c\/strong\u003e Should be fed house flies, hoverflies, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usmantis.com\/products\/blue-bottle-fly-pupae-bb-feeder-flies-bulk-pupae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblue bottle flies\u003c\/a\u003e, butterflies, and moths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPS Next Day air or USPS Express shipping is required for this species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: ooths are never guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe confirm they are fertile when sent; however, they require expert care to hatch. They can be easily compromised while incubating. 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Wikipedia Scientific name: Deroplatys desiccata\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"1\" height=\"428\" width=\"690\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eRange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003eThailand, Malaysia, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eArboreal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eBabies eat flightless fruit flies both sizes. As they reach L3 stage they can take pinhead crickets, cockroaches and house flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eFull Grown Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eBoth genders get up to 3,5 -4 inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eNormal speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e70 to 80° F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eAround 80%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eAgressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eFor mantids, a screen cage is best, and is recommended more than any other enclosure. Babies \u0026amp; adults can live in a small screen cage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e2 to 3 inches of peat moss, or potting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 96.9097px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eDecor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 596.91px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eBranches, live plants, vines etc. make good climbing accessories. They also need these decorations to hang upside-down on a branch or a leaf for molting purposes. 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Babies \u0026amp; adults can live in a small screen cage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003e2 to 3 inches of peat moss, or potting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 66px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"height: 66px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eDecor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 66px;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"\u003eBranches, live plants, vines etc. make good climbing accessories. They also need these decorations to hang upside-down on a branch or a leaf for molting purposes. Moss can be added for floor cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"25 $ \/ 200$","offer_id":28295731143,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/19190792391.jpg?v=1610723496"},{"product_id":"phyllocrania-illudens","title":"Phyllocrania illudens","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly a few of these rare and special mantids. Very similar to P. paradoxa, but slightly larger, also having larger crowns.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usmantis.com\/products\/phyllocrania-paradoxa-ghost-mantis?variant=40610116628\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ghost Praying Mantis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eP. Paradoxa Ghost Mantis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea small species of mantis from Africa remarkable for its leaf-like body. It is one of the three species in the genus Phyllocrania.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompared to many other praying mantises, the illudens mantis is a \"medium size\" growing to about 50 to 60 millimetres (2.0 to 2.5 in) long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes in various brownish shades from very dark brown (almost black) to greenish gray. And I breed these that can be bright green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn individual's colors change between molts and are also dependent on light and humidity levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhyllocrania illudens is camouflaged so as to appear as dead, dried-up leaf material. It has an elongated head, a flattened, extended prothorax (together referred to as its \"elaborate headdress and shoulder shields\" by one enthusiast), and leaf-like protrusions from its limbs. The mantis also has a forewing that looks like a desiccated leaf, and the \"creases\" in the wings are actually shadings of pigment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP. illudens oothecae can hatch out up to three dozen young. 1st and 2nd instar nymphs of this species are dark colored and use ant mimicry as a defense.\u003cbr\u003eSexual Dimorphism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with most or all species of mantis, Phyllocrania illudens is sexually dimorphic, with females being larger than males. Females have six abdominal segments. Males are shorter, narrower, and have eight-segmented abdomens. At the 5th instar and above males are thinner than females and have smaller appendages (lateral of the abdomen). At the 6th instar and above their crowns are different. When adult, males have longer and thicker antennae than females and have transparent wings, which are longer than the abdomen and are good flyers and are significant thinner than the females. At the 5th instar and above females are more compact than males and have bigger appendages. At the 6th instar and above the crown of females are as wide as their head and more line and smoother than the male`s crown. When adult, females are significantly more compact than the male with shorter antennae and the wings cover the abdomen.\u003cbr\u003eRange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhyllocrania illudens have a wide range across the African continent and its islands and can be found in Angola, Cameroon, Cape Province, Congo basin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Transvaal, Uganda and Zimbabwe. It is also found in South Europe.\u003cbr\u003eHabitat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eilludens Mantis inhabit dry areas, bushes, shrubbes, trees in the open.\u003cbr\u003eIn captivity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe illudens mantis is one of the most popular species of mantis in the mantis hobby because it looks good, is very easy to keep, it is relatively long-lived and are not very aggressive toward each other unlike many praying mantises so older nymphs can be kept together without problem and they should be separated around pre-sub-adult. Female illudens mantises can live up to eight months as adults while males live a much shorter life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Day 24 - 30 °C, night room temperature\u003cbr\u003eRelative humidity: Day 60 - 70 %, night 80 - 90 %\u003cbr\u003eRecommended min. size of terrarium WxDxH: 20 x 20 x 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e Aggressive against each other: Middle\u003cbr\u003eLevel of difficulty: Easy\u003cbr\u003eBiology\u003cbr\u003e Molts until fully grown: Female ~8 (adult in L9), male ~6 (adult in L7)\u003cbr\u003eSexually mature after last molt: Female 3-4 weeks, male ~1 week\u003cbr\u003eDuration of development inside the ootheca: ~6 weeks\u003cbr\u003eHatching rate: 20 to over 30 Nymphs possible\u003cbr\u003eMore\u003cbr\u003eFeeding recommendation\u003cbr\u003eL1: Small Fruit flies Drosophila melanogaster\u003cbr\u003eL2: Small and Big fruit flies Drosophila hydei and Drosophila melanogaster\u003cbr\u003eL3: Big fruit flies Drosophila hydei (sometimes even Greenbottle flies Lucilia sp.)\u003cbr\u003eL4\/L5: Greenbottle flies Lucilia sp.\u003cbr\u003eL6 to L8: Greenbottle flies Lucilia sp. and Bluebottle flies Calliphora sp.\u003cbr\u003eadult: Bluebottle flies Calliphora sp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"L4","offer_id":31762027466,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/phyllocrania-illudens.jpg?v=1571294145"},{"product_id":"swinging-singles-mantis-we-have-one-of-for-breeding-or-trade","title":"Swinging singles! Mantis match Harmony! we have one of for breeding or trade","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe at USMantis.com of course have singles looking for mates. So here it mantismatch-com Mantis-Harmony Pairing mantis can be frustrating, mature males no female or the reverse. It happens to all of us who breed. In hindsight, I at times sold some I should have held not thinking ahead. Well if your a breeder and need or have mates. Singles that are prime for breeding and want to buy a mate, share for breeding or post what you have contact me. I will try and list some that i have that are singles. While if you have some mismatches you'll sell, trade loan or want to borrow. this is the place to start. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always recommend the more experienced breeder gets the mate sent to them. This requires trust and communication. Things do go wrong though a responsible partner will treat a mantis on \"loan\" as precious.Your reputation relies on it and though I cannot govern the deals people do outside of this project, Ill tell you that it will be on the up and up. i recommend the sale or trade of the single outright. if a \"loan\" is made weekly reporting and pictures need be exchanged with updates. it shouldn't be a time heals debt where if you breed and ooth id laid you leave it as non productive as it will soon make people not want to deal with you. there are many honest people devoted to the hobby. we will advise and learn as we go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith loans receiver\/breeder pays shipping both ways. Nymphs are split 50\/50. Keep it honest and it will be great\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I have only started this list with a few i have now. I have many more Sub adults and adults looking for a mate. Hope me can make matches and live in Harmony!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"S. Bicornis-Male Sub adult","offer_id":32467438666,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D. Lobata Male adult","offer_id":32469662730,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"H. majuscula Female Adult","offer_id":32469662794,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/Giant_Shield_Mantis__Rhombodera_basalis___8674968117.jpg?v=1571294145"},{"product_id":"majangella-moultoni","title":"Majangella moultoni - Moss Mantis","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moss Mantis (\u003cem\u003eMajangella moultoni\u003c\/em\u003e). Being a mantis it is naturally a predator, and one with complete ambush on its side. When it moves it rocks from side to side in very pronounced manner, just like the mossy tendrils hanging below the branches in its habitat. This enables it to move from one place to another without attracting the attention of predatory birds, lizards and frogs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very rare species and one of my prized specimens to have and breed. They are \"finicky\" nervous and like privacy quiet and warm humid environment. These will soon be available for sale though very rare and very expensive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium-sized praying mantis perfectly evolved to be a master of camouflage. 55mm in length. Body consist of different shades of green to camouflage it better in its habitat. Even its body contains irregularities on the thorax and abdomen to blend in with moss. It also has unique eyes as seen in photo 4 and 6. However, the camouflage is quite useless when I found it in the dining hall where it feeds on the nocturnal insects attracted to the artificial light. A leftover of an ant alate is seen in its claw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn forest vegetation of Maliau Basin, near Tawau town, Sabah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNotes:  \u003cspan\u003eThis is a very rare species and one of my prized specimens to have and breed. They are \"finicky\" nervous and like privacy quiet and warm humid environment. These will soon be captive bred for research \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethough very rare \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"Female Sub Adult \/ Male Sub Adult \/ Waiting list","offer_id":34813093770,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/mmf.jpg?v=1571294146"},{"product_id":"creobroter-gemmatus-asian-flower-mantis","title":"Creobroter gemmatus Asian flower mantis  nymphs or ooths","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian Flower mantis.C. gemmatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales grow to about 1.5 inches (\u003cspan data-convertit=\"1.5 in\" title=\"3.8 cm = 1.5 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" data-converted=\"1.5 in\" data-original=\"3.8 cm\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e3.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e), and females are slightly larger. They prefer a humid environment and live about nine months in captivity. Females can be cannibalistic, but males are fairly communal. Though infrequent, cannibalism among C. gemmatus is more common than other flower mantises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepending on food and temperature, they molt eight times to become adults and can take between 2 and 5 months to mature. They are the smallest yet most widespread Creobroter species. With proper care, they make easy pets, and there is a 90% survival rate among nymphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-keep flower mantis, which has a smiley-like decoration on its wings. When displaying the pink inner wings, they show off. Like the well-known, many body parts can vary between white, pink, and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ce_artbeschreibung block\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Creobroter gemmatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e Asian flower mantis \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e Vietnam \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eMax. size:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e Female ~\u003cspan data-convertit=\"1.6 in\" title=\"4 cm = 1.6 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" data-converted=\"1.6 in\" data-original=\"4 cm\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e, male ~\u003cspan data-convertit=\"1.2 in\" title=\"3 cm = 1.2 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" data-converted=\"1.2 in\" data-original=\"3 cm\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eKeeping\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Day \u003cspan data-convertit=\"72  to - 82 °F\" title=\"22 - 28 °C = 72  to - 82 °F\" data-convertitrate=\"\" data-converted=\"72  to - 82 °F\" data-original=\"22 - 28 °C\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e22 - 28 °C\u003c\/span\u003e, night room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRelative humidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Day 50 - 60 %, night 60 - 70 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecommended min. size of terrarium WxDxH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003cspan data-convertit=\"5.9  x 5.9  x 7.9 in\" title=\"15 x 15 x 20 cm = 5.9  x 5.9  x 7.9 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 0.39 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" data-converted=\"5.9  x 5.9  x 7.9 in\" data-original=\"15 x 15 x 20 cm\" class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\"\u003e15 x 15 x 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAggressive species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; display: inline !important;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eBiology\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMoults until fully grown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Female ~8 (adult in L9), male ~7 (adult in L8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSexually mature after the last molt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Male ~1 week, female ~2 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDuration of development inside the ootheca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e ~4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003ecare sheet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreobroter spp.\u003c\/em\u003e ([Various] Flower Mantis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreobroter apicalis\u003c\/em\u003e—Yunnan Flower Mantis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreobroter elongates\u003c\/em\u003e—Thai Flower mantis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreobroter gemmatus\u003c\/em\u003e—Jeweled Flower Mantis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreoboter meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreobroter nebulosus\u003c\/em\u003e—Chinese Flower Mantis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreobroter pictipennis\u003c\/em\u003e—Indian Flower Mantis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreoboter urbanis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creobroter genus is extremely popular, with stock seeming to appear from nowhere magically. These very nice-looking flower mantises are very easy to care for, and their somewhat exotic look makes them a perfect beginner species. Don't let their size fool you; these are VICIOUS insects that will eat almost anything and thrive under almost any conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eScientific and common name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical description\/appearance, i.e. size, color, shape, crypsis, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt higher temps (above 80), adulthood can be accomplished in less than 3 months, but even at room temp, these reach adulthood in less than five months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt L1, these nymphs resemble red ants and can be kept together for a good portion of the nymphal stage.(agent A)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when kept at room temperature, the first molt takes 10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolting observations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior\/temperament:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegree of activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegree of aggression or timidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropensity to cannibalize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics of threat display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive Environment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny temperature between 70 and 90 is acceptable for this species, and humidity need not be higher than 50% or so, but they do appreciate frequent mistings when younger to help prevent mismolts. This is an aggressive species, and even if well fed, nymphs may still cannibalize; so L5 should be separated into smaller groups or individual housing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL1 nymphs need plenty of room hiding spots and gentle daily misting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature range and humidity levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType and size of enclosure(s) used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate or lack thereof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage furnishings, e.g., molting surfaces, perches, décor, plants, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunal housing if applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL1 nymphs of most Creobroter species (except gemmatus and urbanus) can handle hydei; the two smaller ones are better started on melanogaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouseflies can be accepted at L3, and some individuals can eat bottleflies at L4; all will accept bottleflies at L5. Presub and older nymphs can eat roaches, bees, flies, moths, and spiders. Crickets can be used as long as they are properly cared for and the mantis is well hydrated since crickets seem to make creobroter constipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeeding response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType and size of prey used and\/or refused for various instars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity and frequency of feedings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding is easy with this species, and they are extremely prolific. However, I have noticed that inbreeding can cause females to be more vicious and unwilling to mate. Unfortunately, since the genus Creobroter is so taxonomically messed up, the only way to ensure you are not hybridizing is to breed individuals from the same stock, which is why inbreeding occurs. Females molt seven times, males molt six times. Nymphs can be sexed as early as L4; in contrast to the smooth end of the male's abdomen, when viewed laterally, the ovipositors of females are brownish and bulge from the end of the abdomen. Males are ready to mate about 12 days after molting an adult; females take about the same time. Females should be very well-fed. When she is receptive, the bottom of her abdomen turns slightly yellow. Don't keep the adults in too close proximity before breeding; before adding the female, the male needs to be placed in a container first and allowed to calm down. Males have an issue with overeating as adults; they only need food once or twice a week, but if given the chance, they will gorge themselves to the point of being too fat to connect with the females. If all goes well, the male will notice the female and hop on her, connecting within minutes. These guys don't like being watched or disturbed; staying away from them during mating is advisable because they spook easily. Connection lasts 4-6 hours and is sufficient to fertilize the female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexing\/sexual dimorphism (explanation of physical differences and\/or adult sizes of the sexes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time needed from the last molt to copulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips: give us your methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for inducing copulation and fecundity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for inducing females to lay oothecae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOothecae:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales will start laying within a week and can lay 6-12 ooths. 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Wonderful species, communal and so sweet “ Craig recommends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seems to be a relatively new species in culture. As L1 nymphs they are very long, measuring just over an inch long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name: Giant African Stick mantis\/cat-eye mantis \/ 'Chaeta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical description: 'Chaeta is among the largest species of praying mantis kept in captivity, some documented over half a foot long. 'Chaeta is a stick mimic, with it's long and slender appearance, strikingly resembling a part of a branch. 'Chaeta has two conical protrusions on top of both eyes that are distinguished even from the hatchling stage. Chaeta generally has a medium to dark brown coloration and sometimes develops tinges of green, usually on the femur and tibia in its nymph stages. It is also not unusual to see red horns, with blue and green eye color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative range: 'Chaeta is an African mantis, stemming from central Africa and was first discovered in Tanzania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty level: Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRate of growth and factors involved: 'chaeta is a slow-growing mantis. Its first molt takes about two weeks. Its last molt can take two months. 'Chaeta will grow quicker like most mantids, with warmer temps and frequent feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongevity: 'chaeta's life span from hatchling to adulthood is at least a year and can reach over a year and a half under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolting observations: 'chaeta will usually look for a camoflaged spot it will perch upside down from and begin to shed skin. Most chaetas molt in unison, within the same 2 day window. 'Chaeta will refuse food before molting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior\/temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegree of activity: 'chaeta is not a very active mantis, and spends most of its day in one area, even as a nymph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegree of aggression or timidity: 'chaeta is a very shy and docile mantis. 'Chaeta normally do not hunt prey but are more of ambush predators relying on its camouflage to trick its prey into getting comfortably close within striking distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropensity to cannibalize: 'chaeta has a highly unlikely cannibalization rate if kept with generous space and food. In fact, chaeta is definitely one of the most tolerant mantis towards each other in culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics of threat display: 'chaeta has a high tendency for eye to eye interaction and threat display. Usually any quick, previously undetected movement will get chaeta into a threat pose. 'Chaeta will open its coxa out horizontally and extend its raptors with femur and tarsus together, revealing it's warning colors, navy with white dots and a white stripe horizontally connecting them both, on the inside of its coxa. 'Chaeta only opens up its wing set in very confrontational situations as adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature range and humidity levels: 'chaeta has a high tolerance level to heat and humidity and its living conditions can vary. I've found the best success with heterochaeta is room temps about 60-80ºf with at least 30% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType and size of enclosure(s) used: chaeta needs to be put in a container 3x its length in diameter and 6x its size in height. Chaeta demands a lot of molting and living space. This maybe the toughest thing about keeping chaeta. I've had success with delis in groups of up to 7 to L4, then they must go inside of a larger net cage container. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substrate or lack thereof: Chaeta does not need a substrate, but there should be at least 30% humidity. So a good spray every few days isn't a bad idea, but all your chaetas won't die or mismolt if you forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage furnishings, (e.g. molting surfaces, perches, décor, plants, etc.):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaeta' needs an environment that aids to its crypsis. Birch branches are the best recommendation. Due to chaeta needing a larger environment, it's also a good idea to hang a low wattage cfl to attract their food source. When the prey flies to the light source, it arouses chaetas predatorial instincts. Sometimes crowds of chaeta surround the light during feedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunal housing if applicable: chaeta is the most communal mantis ive kept to date and I'm sure is among the most communal in culture. Cannibalization is always a greater possibility without an adequate food source, proper camouflage, and too frequent interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding response: chaeta is not an active hunter like most mantids and prefers to wait until the food is within striking parameters before lunging out. Chaeta will slowly make its way towards a group of prey items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType and size of prey used and\/or refused for various instars: chaeta, despite its skinny stick-like build, can overcome larger adversaries than you'd expect. Chaeta at 1st instar are able to eat mels and hydei. At chaetas second instar it can jump to houseflies, and at the fourth instar blue bottles can be used comfortably throughout adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity and frequency of feedings: thankfully due to chaetas longer slimness, and ability to overcome surprisingly large prey, the frequency of its feeding is also determined by its size too. L1 to 3 should be fed twice a week, hydeis x6-12 per chaeta or house fly each. Once they graduate to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usmantis.com\/products\/blue-bottle-fly-pupae-bb-feeder-flies-bulk-pupae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblue bottles\u003c\/a\u003e they should be fed once a week and be housed in a larger cage to hold a group of 1bb for each at l4 and double it every instar on. Food should continue to be added if its been all devoured. Food intake will almost double for mated females. Adult chaeta can last several weeks with no food and survive, though this is definitely not recommended at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexing\/sexual dimorphism (explanation of physical differences and\/or adult sizes of the sexes):chaeta has virtually no difference between male and female by the naked eye until L5. The females are slightly larger and bulkier. Males have longer, fuller antennae. Females have an arch to their cerci that curve downwards right before their two flaps at the end of its abdomen. Males also have a slightly longer wing set and are flight capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime needed from last molt to copulation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time frame between adulthood and the first witnessed mating is between 4 and 6 weeks. I'm sure this time frame is also dependent on environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips: give us your methodology.:the best way to get chaeta to mate is to keep them communally from the start and to give them extra food and privacy at times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for inducing copulation and fecundity: higher temps and humidity aren't as much a determining factor in mating as much as a natural feeling environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for inducing females to lay oothecae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOothecae: females generally lay very frequently after mating, about once every two weeks, but can be up to a month between. A slightly more frequent misting and food availability may be necessary for larger healthier ooths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical description and average ooth size. Picture desired; include with other pictures at bottom of Care Sheet.: Chaeta oothecae are about \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"50 mm\" data-converted=\"2.0 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 mm = 0.04 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"50 mm = 2.0 in\" data-convertit=\"2.0 in\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/span\u003e in length and \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"35 mm\" data-converted=\"1.4 in\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 mm = 0.04 in\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"35 mm = 1.4 in\" data-convertit=\"1.4 in\"\u003e35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e in diameter. They are large, dark gray to light brown, foamy oval oothecae with a long hanging thread at the end. Chaeta oothecae are laid on the underside of a branch most of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiapause if necessary: chaeta ooths do not require a diapause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncubation time and temperature: chaeta oothecae take about 45-60 days from lay date to hatch date. Hatching and living temps shouldn't differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserved number\/s and range of hatching nymphs: healthy chaeta ooths should boast in the 50 to 60 range. Even the smallest ooths at the end of a mantids life cycle can hatch 10 mantids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*OOTHS are never guaranteed to hatch! they can take up to 10 weeks to hatch. 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This specie is good for beginners, as it is nice and hardy, and easy to care for. Thy can be kept together up to L3\/ L4, provided that they always have some food. After L4, they should be separated, as they will start eating each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eFemales\u003c\/u\u003e: get 2 3\/4- 3inches (7.0- 7.5cm) long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eMales\u003c\/u\u003e: get 2 1\/2- 2 3\/4inches (6.5- 7.0cm) long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Drosophila, houseflies, crickets, flour worms\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MantidsUSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38170591306,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/Madagascan_Marble_Mantis__Polyspilota_aeruginosa___13947660613.jpg?v=1571294147"},{"product_id":"chinese-mantis-ooth-egg-case-live","title":"Chinese Praying Mantis ooth eggs case live bulk wholesale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1001\" data-hveid=\"99\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQkCkIYygEMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_eFb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Praying mantis Ooth care sheet\" href=\"chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/praying-mantis-caresheet_ed.pdf?10308569760253210320\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraying Mantis Care Sheet download  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Praying mantis Ooth care sheet\" href=\"chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/praying-mantis-caresheet_ed.pdf?10308569760253210320\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/pdf_icon_large.jpg?v=1518306419\" alt=\"praying mantis care sheet\" width=\"42\" height=\"59\" style=\"margin-right: 259px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 259px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenodera sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/invasive-the-lies-about-chinese-mantis?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=ab7aea9e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Chinese mantis non-invasive Naturalized\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead this....It's not invasive! It has been naturalized for over a century, thriving and helping balance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/invasive-the-lies-about-chinese-mantis?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=ab7aea9e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Chinese mantis non-invasive Naturalized\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e our flora and fauna. APHIS now recognizes it as a natural species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Chinese mantis is a praying mantis native to Asia and the nearby islands. In 1896, a nurseryman at Mt. Airy accidentally introduced this species near Philadelphia, PA. The ooth (egg Case) hatches up to 200 nymphs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003eOoth can take 3-12 weeks to hatch. Much can go wrong, and we cannot guarantee that we will hatch. I can tell you that the ooth we send is fertile and picked by an expert who knows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese mantis is a long, slender, brown, green praying mantis. It is typically longer than other praying mantis species, reaching just over 11 centimeters, 4.3\", and is the largest mantis species in North America (spread throughout the Northeast United States). Its color can vary from green to brown, with a green lateral stripe on the borders of the front wings in the brown color form. In low light, the eyes of the mantis appear black, but in daylight, they seem to be clear, matching the color of the head. Chinese mantids resemble another species introduced to the United States, the narrow-winged mantid (\u003ci\u003eTenodera angustipennis\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTenodera Sinensis and\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usmantis.com\/products\/angustipenis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTenodera angustipennis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are similar in appearance; however, you can tell them apart by locating a spot between their front legs.\u003c\/span\u003e If it is yellow, it is a Chinese mantis, but if it is orange, it is a narrow-winged mantis. The female can produce several semi-spherical oothecae, roughly \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"2 cm\" data-converted=\"787 thou\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 393.70 thou\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"2 cm = 787 thou\" data-convertit=\"787 thou\"\u003e2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e in diameter, containing up to 400 eggs. The oothecae are often affixed to vegetation such as bushes and small trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh, fertile ooths. Harvested this season from an insecticide-free natural environment here in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEM science projects have a fantastic learning experience with these amazing insects! Children and adults are always fascinated and curious to see how these insects will grow \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/Praying-Mantis-Care-Sheet.pdf?13089094804216096690\" title=\"Praying-Mantis-Care-Sheet.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComplete Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Chinese mantis non-invasive Naturalized\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/invasive-the-lies-about-chinese-mantis?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=ab7aea9e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead this....It's not invasive! It has been naturalized for over a century, thriving and helping balance our flora and fauna\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor pest control,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e egg cases per 1,500 square feet, 2 egg cases per 3,000 square feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temperature Range: 40-104°F. Hatching can take up to 6 weeks at 70°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: size does vary from 3\/4 \" to 1,5\", which doesn't mean that they will hatch fewer nymphs. They don't always have sticks as pickers remove them so thorns arent bothersome, and may also grow on fences or other things. Ooth size is also determined by the zone from which they are collected. We find that those collected from southern states here on the East Coast are smaller, as winter is less severe than in the northern states, where a larger ooth provides more protection, yet still yields the same number of nymphs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs these are collected in nature, it is not uncommon to notice some tiny parasitic wasps or beetles. This is normal and harmless to humans and pets. They are found everywhere in the world and only occupy a few nymph chambers, and even a healthy sign of a viable ooth.  The tiny wasps are also beneficial insects, and even good food for the mantis nymphs when they hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"zoho_button_ext\" style=\"display: none; position: absolute; z-index: 99999999; width: 80px; height: 31px; background-image: url('chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/images\/zshare.png'); background-size: 80px 31px; opacity: 0.9; cursor: pointer; top: 0px; left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"AutoConvertInstalled\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"AutoConvertInstalled\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ciframe id=\"zShareTpcCheck\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan id=\"AutoConvertInstalled\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"One ooth","offer_id":50530939924,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-pack","offer_id":39338905337927,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-pack","offer_id":39542801989703,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-pack","offer_id":39542803923015,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20-pack","offer_id":50472479228196,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50-pack","offer_id":50472479392036,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100-pack","offer_id":50057169895716,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/30911327380.jpg?v=1615453246"},{"product_id":"angustipenis","title":"Tenodera augustipennis praying mantis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/praying-mantis-caresheet_ed.pdf?10308569760253210320\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Care sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCare Sheet   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/pdf_icon_large.jpg?v=1518306419\" alt=\"\" width=\"42\" height=\"59\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOothecas available! Angustipenis- Tenodera angustipennis is a species of mantis  Narrow wing mantis -native to Asia and nearby areas of Oceania. It has also been introduced and established in the eastern United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bugguide.net\/images\/raw\/UHD\/H9H\/UHDH9HLRUHCH9HJHPH3HXHCH4H8ZSLAHZLEZ8LVZEHVHXHDHUHAZNHHRPHAZPHYHML1ZML8ZRL1HXH.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"356\" height=\"356\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"L3 Nymph (1 insect)","offer_id":1314217885716,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L4","offer_id":39694071464007,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L5\/6","offer_id":39694071496775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ooths","offer_id":32740756717639,"sku":"","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/70A12ECC-D4A3-43D8-9F54-5BB0F2ABE3DC.jpeg?v=1571294154"},{"product_id":"basic-praying-mantis-kit-egg-case","title":"Basic Praying Mantis Kit - Egg Case ootheca","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasic Praying Mantis Kit - Egg Case\u003cbr\u003eTHIS KIT INCLUDES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2-Praying Mantis Egg Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraying Mantis Nymph Enclosure 5x7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTEM science projects, have a fantastic learning experience with these amazing insects! Children and adults are always fascinated and curious to see how these insects will grow \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Praying-Mantis-Care-Sheet.\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/Praying-Mantis-Care-Sheet.pdf?13089094804216096690\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComplete Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/invasive-the-lies-about-chinese-mantis?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=ab7aea9e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Chinese mantis non-invasive Naturalized\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead this....It's not invasive! It has been naturalized for over a century, thriving and helping balance our flora and fauna\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor pest control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-1 egg case per 1,500 square feet. 2 egg cases per 3,000 square feet. Temperature Range: 40-104° F. Hatching can take up to 6 weeks at 70°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"display: none;\" src=\"chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/html\/tpc.html\" id=\"zShareTpcCheck\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none; position: absolute; z-index: 99999999; width: 80px; height: 31px; background-image: url('chrome-extension:\/\/ddafdejlekcmnafgnbllcfkebabhabcl\/images\/zshare.png'); background-size: 80px 31px; opacity: 0.9; cursor: pointer; top: 0px; left: 0px;\" id=\"zoho_button_ext\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"AutoConvertInstalled\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"Chinese","offer_id":12135847034951,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carolina","offer_id":39290058833991,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/3587774873671.jpg?v=1617127018"},{"product_id":"hierodula-membranacea","title":"Hierodula membranacea Giant Asian Mantis","description":"\u003cp\u003eHierodula membranacea is a large mantid, BIG!  Sharing its common name, giant Asian mantis, with other large members of the genus Hierodula. Its colors vary from green to yellow-green or even brown to reddish-brown, similar to those of the giant Indian and Malaysian mantis. As the name suggests, it originates from southeast Asia and is among the largest mantises. Male and female adults reach around 10–15 centimeters (3.9–5.9 in),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active, bold, friendly, and beautiful pets. This is one you could fall in love with! \u003cbr\u003eGreat with people and loves to be handled and easy to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: Hierodula membranacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Asia\/ India ~ Sri Lanka ~ Nepal ~ South China ~ Thailand ~ Java\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum length: 7 – 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 20 – 28 ºC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Insectivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxonomy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder: Mantodea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Mantidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubfamily: Mantinae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenus: Hierodula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Hierodula membranacea,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBurmeister, 1838\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistribution and habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tropical species has a wide distribution in Asia. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, South China, Thailand, and Java. There, it prefers forests where it can camouflage perfectly. Since this species has such a wide distribution, it is no specialist and can take a wide range of temperature and humidity well. It prefers habitats around 20 - 28 °C, found in most tropical rainforests in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\nHierodula membranacea lives in shrubs and tree areas. It lives in hot and humid climates with temperatures of 22 to 30 °C (72 to 86 °F) and humidity of 60% to 70%.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBiology\u003c\/h4\u003e\nMolting\u003cbr\u003eLike all arthropods, Mantises have a hard shell called an exoskeleton. As they grow, they molt this exoskeleton to allow further growth until they reach their mature size, after which molting will be unnecessary. During molting, H. membranacea often does not eat and avoids exposure to predators as its new shell will initially be soft and vulnerable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eL1-L3 Hydei Fruit flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL4-Adult Green bottle and \u003ca data-lwsa=\"eyJhdXRvbGluayI6dHJ1ZSwiYXV0b19pZCI6IjExNjMwIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/usmantis.com\/products\/blue-bottle-fly-pupae-bb-feeder-flies-bulk-pupae?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=548bbb81b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"blue bottle\"\u003eblue bottle\u003c\/a\u003e flies\u003cbr\u003eThese vast insects can also tackle large insects, such as moths, bees, and flies. Flying pollinating insects are the best food for them. \u003cbr\u003eOnce a mantis is an adult, we feed \u003ca data-lwsa=\"eyJhdXRvbGluayI6dHJ1ZSwiYXV0b19pZCI6IjExNjMwIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/usmantis.com\/products\/blue-bottle-fly-pupae-bb-feeder-flies-bulk-pupae?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=548bbb81b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"blue bottle\"\u003eblue bottle\u003c\/a\u003e flies. Crickets can be hosts to many parasites, which can kill mantids. Also, fertility drops if crickets are fed to pregnant females, so we never feed crickets. \u003cbr\u003eMantids also have to drink. Even if the main water is taken in with their food, mantids drink droplets of water on the surfaces of leaves, moss, \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReproduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\nReproduction occurs sexually in Hierodula membranacea, with very limited parthenogenesis abilities. A female can be identified from a male by her six abdominal segments, whereas males have eight. She also has a much larger abdomen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter mating, the female may attempt to eat the male to increase fertility, which will entail a struggle. The adult female will lay several egg cases (oothecae) over her lifespan. Up to 150 nymphs hatch from these oothecae after six to eight weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBehavior\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are curious and exciting animals, seemingly without fear, especially towards people. They are known to climb on an extended hand readily and are very relaxed when sitting on one shoulder or desk as a companion. This mantis can jump twice its body length; although adults can fly, they don't usually fly around. Males use flight to search out females.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTerrarium \u003c\/h4\u003e\nAfter a mantis hatches, keeping them in small, transparent plastic boxes with fly screens in lid cutouts to allow air circulation is easier. A little leaf or branch to sit on is enough structure. The enclosures should always be big enough that the mantis has enough space to molt. The animals search the highest point for molting and hang upside down. For shedding, they need to be a little bit more than double the animal's length. If that space is not given, the mantis can fall down the branch or touch the ground of the box and molts in a bad way. This can result in deformities or the animal getting stuck in its skin, where it then dies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor adult and subadult mantids, a terrarium 20 x 20 x 30 cm or bigger is enough. Again, care should be taken not to put too much decoration and branches in it to allow the mantis to shed properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater should be sprayed daily to maintain moisture. Little plants or moss also help to maintain humidity. An air humidity of 40 - 50 % should be maintained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the parameters can be applied, this species can also be kept free in a room in a sunny place on a plant since this species prefers to stay in the same spot as long as it catches enough food.\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan id=\"Habitat\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"USMANTIS","offers":[{"title":"L2\/L3","offer_id":12690824888391,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L4","offer_id":32502353428551,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Subadult Female","offer_id":32788324941895,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult Female","offer_id":32788325105735,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sub-adult Male","offer_id":39477005090887,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One Pair Sub-adult","offer_id":39477006434375,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L5\/6","offer_id":47092078674212,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ooth Fertile","offer_id":48079337652516,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult male","offer_id":55740668870948,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/products\/hierodula-membranacea-maennchen.jpg?v=1708012274"},{"product_id":"copy-of-chinese-mantis-ooth-egg-case-live","title":"3 pack Chinese Mantis ooth egg Case live","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1001\" data-hveid=\"99\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQkCkIYygEMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_eFb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/praying-mantis-caresheet_ed.pdf?10308569760253210320\" title=\"Care sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Sheet   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/7335\/files\/pdf_icon_large.jpg?v=1518306419\" alt=\"\" width=\"42\" height=\"59\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Xbe kno-fv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenodera sinensis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Chinese mantis non-invasive Naturalized\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/invasive-the-lies-about-chinese-mantis?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=ab7aea9e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead this....It's not invasive! It has been naturalized for more than a century, thriving and helping to balance our flora and fauna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Chinese mantis is a praying mantis native to Asia and the nearby islands. In 1896, a nurseryman accidentally introduced this species to Mt. Airy near Philadelphia, PA. The ooth (egg Case) hatches up to 200 nymphs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/biology\/organism_classification:scientific name\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiKvtDI0bnWAhWM1IMKHXS_AVwQyxMIZCgAMA4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese mantis is a long, slender, brown, green praying mantis. It is typically longer than other praying mantid species, reaching just over 11 centimeters 4.5\", and is the largest mantis species in North America (spread throughout the Northeast United States). Its color can vary from green to brown, with a green lateral stripe on the borders of the front wings in the brown color form. In low light, the eyes of the mantis appear black, but in daylight, they appear to be clear, matching the color of the head. Chinese mantids look similar to another mantis species introduced to the United States, the narrow-winged mantid(\u003ci\u003eTenodera angustipennis\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003ci\u003eTenodera Sinensis and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTenodera angustipennis\u003c\/i\u003e are similar in appearance, however, you can tell them apart by locating a spot in between their front legs. If it is yellow, it is a Chinese mantis, but if it is orange, it is a narrow-winged mantis. The female can produce several semi-spherical oothecae, roughly \u003cspan class=\"convertIt ac_defaultColour acnone\" data-original=\"2 cm\" data-converted=\"787 thou\" data-convertitrate=\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class='ac_unitRate'\u0026gt; Rate: 1 cm = 393.70 thou\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\" title=\"2 cm = 787 thou\" data-convertit=\"787 thou\"\u003e2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e. in diameter, containing up to 400 eggs. The oothecae are often affixed to vegetation such as bushes and small trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor pest control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-1 egg case per 1,500 square feet. 2 egg cases per 3,000 square feet. Temperature Range: 40-104° F. 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They also all have a main body color of green and some have varying markings in orange or pink on their wings, head, or legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey need a temperature range of 70 to 85 degrees. They also need an average humidity of 50% to 60% during the day and a slight increase at night between 60% and 70%. Due to their aggressive nature, they should be housed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are all very active and love to hunt and chase down their meals making them very entertaining to own and watch. They do also generally enjoy being held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*OOTHS are never guaranteed to hatch! they can take up to 10 weeks to hatch. 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