Rhombodera megaera Giant Thai praying mantis
$35.00 - $65.00$0.00
Giant Thai praying mantis.
Wonderful large species, easy to keep.
Scientific name: Rhombodera sp. "Stinker" R. megaera
Common name: Giant shield mantis
Distribution: Thailand
Male ~3.5-4”, female ~4.5”
Care
Temperature: Day 72-85F night 65-75F
Relative humidity: Day 50 - 60 %, night 60 - 70 %
Recommended min. size of terrarium WxDxH: 10x10x12 inches
Aggressive :
Level of difficulty: moderate
Cycle
Life span: 12-18 months. Molts until fully grown: ~9 (adult in L10)
Feeding
L1: Small fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster
L2/L3: Big fruit fly Drosophila hydei
L4/L5: Blue bottle flies
L6 - adult: Bluebottle flies and roaches
info
Rhombodera sp. "Stinker" belongs to the biggest Rhombodera species.
| Range | Thailand |
| Type | Ground, Bushes |
| Diet | L1/2 D Hydei L3/4/5Blue bottle flies, |
| Full Grown Size |
Females 4.5” Males 4” |
| Growth | Fast growing |
| Temperature | 75 to 85° F. Days 65-75 night |
| Humidity | 50-70% |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Housing | Screen cage or well ventilated container |
| Substrate | coco fiber coir |
| Decor | Branches, live plants, for molting |