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    Best way to hatch flies?

    I used a paper hole punch and punched 2 holes side by side in the wall of the 4 ounce cup. I cover it with painter tape, and once the hatch is on, I put the container in the enclosure and flies escape to their death…..MWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-
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    Vivariums!

    You have created Mantis heaven! I too think the enclosures are a huge part of the fun. Awesome job by you both. Nick :clown:
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    Best way to hatch flies?

    I buy 1,000 spikes (maggots) from Mantisplace.com and divide them up into 20 or so 4ounce portion serving cups (like restaurants use in to go orders for tarter/catsup. The cup has no holes in the lid. I put all in the refrigerator, and pull one out every day or so, and I have flies-a-plenty for...
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    My Rhombodera stalli and cherry blossoms

    The look from the top is impressive in this species.
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    Bugshelf

    Looks good. You have a great Bug to square foot ratio! Nick
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    Just got some Sybilla pretiosa ooths

    I have one of the 1 foot square butterfly cages, PM me if you want it shipped.
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    hummingbird moth pics

    Nice pictures!
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    I don't know the Id on this bug

    It looks like a Katydid.
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    Hello from Seattle!

    Welcome from Puyallup Washington! If youn have any questions, contact me! Nick Barta
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    rhombodera basalis

    Picture 2 looks like "I could take you down and eat you, but I am not THAT hungry……. Nick Barta
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    March Photos

    Awesome pictures!
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    Fresh meat!

    Welcome to the forum! :cowboy: I would suspect you have lots of wild feeder insects, so do you have questions about housing? Ask away, many helpful people here! Nick Barta
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    Some random pics...

    Precarious, you inspire by your pictures. Keep it up! Nick Barta
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    Pink wing stick insect

    Pm me. Nick Barta
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