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  1. roblack

    Wanted Seeking Florida Native Mantids and Phasmids

    Hello Everyone! I'm looking for mantids, nymphs, and ooths of FL native mantid and phasmid species. Please contact me if you can help out or point me in the right direction. Thank you!!
  2. roblack

    Ooth Incubator

    Very cool! The diversity in ooth designs is impressive. You are going to have a blast watching the little ones emerge.
  3. roblack

    Downsizing

    Just got to the forum recently, but can see you've done a lot of good for the Mantid Movement. =) Will definitely be checking in for some feeders. Wishing you the best in your transition; hope you find comfort and balance in your next chapter.
  4. roblack

    Yen Saw - (US)

    Yen is top notch, incredibly happy with our transaction. Healthy mantids, well-packed, and great communication. Thank you Yen! =)
  5. roblack

    Well shoot….

    Oh no! That is horrible, so sorry for your losses. Thank you for sharing so we can all learn from your experience.
  6. roblack

    Mantis macros!

    Super cool. Reminds me of the Predator.
  7. roblack

    This Hasn't Happened in 17 Years

    The last time these 2 broods emerged at the same time, Thomas Jefferson was president of the US. Hundreds of years. It will be mayhem. Good luck!
  8. roblack

    Mismolting

    "Old mantis sitter" lol; either they were fired, retired, or something happened to them. Glad your ghost is doing better, she is a beauty! Great topic, hope to learn more and share. Keeping our mantids outside on a covered porch, in enclosures. Since outdoor humidity is higher than indoors...
  9. roblack

    Chatting with AI about mantids.

    I agree, AI art should be identified as such. Ideally, AI works in support of workers, as a collaborative tool. Asked ChatGPT about mango cultivars. It was not up to date. I taught it a bit, wonder if the next person gets a more informed AI?
  10. roblack

    Torching Ooths.

    It's a fun title! jk, as I think most others are.
  11. roblack

    Torching Ooths.

    I was afraid the youth of today had begun smoking and vaping mantid ooths; happy you are just poking around with a flashlight.
  12. roblack

    Ceratomantis saussurii

    Really enjoying all the mantid pics! Happy lil buddies for sure.
  13. roblack

    Field trip bust

    Not sure about your part of FL, but it has been dry here most of the year. We did get a bit of rain yesterday, but April has been mostly rain free. Flowers aren't blooming much yet. Does rainfall effect timing of ooth hatching?
  14. roblack

    Mantids For The Florida Garden

    No way! That is super cool!! Thank you very much =)
  15. roblack

    Mantids For The Florida Garden

    That's the best way to dance too! Where on the Key? =) Sounds like a fun adventure
  16. roblack

    Mantids For The Florida Garden

    They probably are all over the place here too, and I just am blind to them. Always feel like, somebody's watching me...
  17. roblack

    Field trip bust

    Reminds me of our late night herping adventure. At least the stars were bright that evening, along with our bug bites.
  18. roblack

    Mantids For The Florida Garden

    Thank you Synapze! That's exactly the kind of info and advice I am looking for. Also, interested in native mantids even if not great for pest control. Oak tree in the front could use some gonatista grisea =)
  19. roblack

    Mantids For The Florida Garden

    Hello everyone! I garden a lot, and do not use pesticides; mostly organic fruits, herbs, and veggies. I have released mantids in the past for pest control. Was wondering, what FL species would be good to add to the yard? Pest control and just to have around, always nice to find a mantis when...
  20. roblack

    Wanted Seeking female rhombodera kirbyi or similar

    Hello. I am looking for the mantis listed, or something similar. Please pm me. Thank you.
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