Andrew just sent me two hydei cultures that were chock full of flies and plenty of larvae along with an extra little mantis. He did an excellent job packaging and explained why he had to send two boxes. I would recommend Andrew as a hobbyist with enthusiasm and integrity and find him to be a...
Larger budwing has mint green about the joints and a dark magenta patterning on the abdomen. Females are 6-7 cm and elytra are lined yellow along top and side, slightly muted as noticeable in the photo. Smaller budwing is predominantly darker chocolate including patterning on abdomen, no mint...
Left side both pics the larger budwing that has been in culture in the northeast for some time. Right side both pics is the smaller budwing that came from an ooth I got from Yen. Confirmed by Orin that one is an agrionina and one is an affinis.
I believe Rick, he wants to make sure the "zipper" part of the ooth where the nymphs emerge is left exposed and in the proper hatching position. Mantis Man13, as everyone else stated as long as that zipper part is left exposed they can hatch :) it doesn't matter which end of the zipper is...
Another awesome transaction :) everyone arrived alive and healthy , incredible packing job. Excellent communication and always willing to help and answer questions. You rock :)
Being single is fantastic. I wouldn't have it any other way :) got my cats, my birds and my bugs. Certainly don't need a guy around to mess up my happy family. :)
Got an incredibly wrapped package from Rick today, came in great condition despite the epic failure of the postal service and the weathers best attempt at delay. He is very amiable to communicate with and quick to answer questions. I would definitely do business with him again!
They were originally non-native but through no fault of their own were brought here by HUMANS(as usual not caring about the consequences of their actions) and now this country is their home as well. Personally I would choose these "illegal aliens" over most of the human trash that has invaded...