Giant Shield Rhombodera megaera Thai Giant

Rhombodera megaera

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 : Non communal 
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.