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Welcome to my praymantis gallery gallery
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Appearance: this mantis lives to mimic ants, fire ants to be specific. The nymphs are incredibly fun to raise as they look exactly like ants, all the way down to the mandibles. As they get older, they gradually lose their bright red coloring and begin to sport green and brown markings. The mature adults are green in color and look nothing like ants. Females have small black and orange markings at the end of the wings and males have dark coloring along the entire wing.Accomodation: this species needs high humidity, especially for nymphs of all stages. Keep the humidity level at 80% to ensure proper molting. Temperature is not real important, but keep it around 30C (86F) and keep it slightly colder at night. And as always, colder temperature slows down the metabolism of the mantis and lengthens its lifespan. |
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This is a very attractive looking Mantis, similar species to the 'Indian Flower' (Creoboter Meleagris).When young Nymphs they are a dark black colour and look very Alien like. As they become older, the blackness fades and turns into a white with green and pink speckles. When Adult, the wings have a giant spiral eyespot in the center which is brightly colour - this is to warn of other predators or Mantids. When threatened, yellow from their un-opened wings show. They are a small species growing to aprox.40 mm in length. |
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suitable species for any beginner. Feeding isn't a problem, they are vigorous eaters and will tackle anything. The habitat for this Mantis, is mainly shrubs and tree areas. Set up of the cage should be in a similar way with branches and leaves.Also known as the jade mantis is a new species to culture and is stunning in shades of pinks, greens and yellow |
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A classic looking praying Mantis .Colours vary from green to yellow-green or brown to reddish-brown. Measure roughly 80 - 90mm in size when adult this again makes them a large specie to own. Due to their size, they are heavily built and look similar to the Giant Indian and Giant Malaysian Mantis.East-South Asia. Living in hot and humid climates they can be maintained with a temperature of 22 - 30C (71.6 - 86F), with the humidity in the region of 60 - 70%. If this is not quite right, don't panic! - they'll be fine. |
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This is an easy to rear and breed species that gets its common name from the Peacock like eye spots on the hind wings |
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As described by their name, the Orchid Mantis look like…and orchid. With white/pink projections over their legs, neck, and abdomen, they can make a fantastic camouflage when placed on an orchid. Males are distinctively smaller than females, and will not appear to grow through sheds of the skin. As adult, both species possess fully grown wings, and the male can fly very well. Females can reach up to 6cm, wild caught specimens usually being slightly longer. Males will reach a maximum of 3cm, and are mostly under half the length of the female! This is the easiest way of determining sex, but can also be done by using the usual method, 8 segments for the male, and 6 or 7 for the female. |
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As described by its name, the Ghost Mantis looks like...well, thats for you to guess. This is a miniature species, with adults only growing up to 5cm. Females, as with most species, are slightly longer, and have a wider abdomen and wing case. Sexual dimorphism is the usual, 8 segments for the male, and 6 or 7 for the female. Colours can vary, from a dark brown, almost black, to a grey/green colour. These colours are dependant on light and humidity levels, and colours change between shedding of the skin. Overall, the Ghost Mantis really does live up to its name. The eerie, ghost like figure, and the slow, creepy movements. Its unique look and colours are liked by all, and the contrast between its small size, and its ferocious nature. However, this is not a species for the beginner, and would require some experience with keeping mantids, before this one was introduced to the collection |
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This species is another one of the very many flower mimics. With it's bright green wing case, centred with a large, coloured, ocellus. With leafy projections on the legs, and green/brown body colouring, this species is a true master of disguise. Both sexes possess fully grown wings, covering the whole abdomen. Sex determination is the usual, 8 segments for the male, and 6 or 7 for the female. Another sexual dimorphism is the difference on appearance of the antennae. The males have more feathery, split antennae, and the females long, thin and straight.It will always be know, the Idolomantis Diabolica will be one of the most beautiful, well-loved mantids in captivity. However, it really is not one for the beginner. It has to be said, one is lucky to successfully rear this species in the collection, but until experience has been built up from past species, attempting to keep the Idolomantis, could prove a failure. |
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Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii |
