I had a medium sized Stagmomantis californica ootheca that hatched yesterday. According to what I have read, most oothecas hatch about 50-200 little nymphs. So far, it looks as if this ootheca has only hatched about 25. Should I wait for more mantises to come out, or is this just an ootheca with not a lot of nymphs?
Lacking in nymphs?
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OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
I think more will hatch out. Mine didn't hatch out all at once.
Ben.M
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Got any more?????? 
OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
I'll probably have some soon.
In response to Ben.M the answer is no. Unfortunatly, it appears to have hatched no more than it had hatched on Friday. I guess it was just an ootheca with a small number of nymphs. Too bad . It doesn't really matter, 25 is enough to deal with.
. It doesn't really matter, 25 is enough to deal with.
OGIGA
Dead Leaf Mantis
Oh yeah, I should have said so earlier, but I had a wet paper napkin over mine before more hatched out.
