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I forgot to mention, I was trying to get a male on to a female and She didn’t seem keen so I thought  one more go and she turned round and grabbed him, Aaargh, that was my fault I thought. After eating the head and front legs the male, what was left , walked and climbed on board and successfully mated with her. First time I’ve witnessed that. Wow.  I’m just popping in now and then to tell you my progress for what it’s worth, I don’t know any other Mantid fanciers here in rainy old England. Keep it up And most importantly... Have fun, see ya ✌️ 

Heterochaeta orientalis adult female, hope your all well, long time! Im still at it. Latest update my Malaysian Blue Hierodula nymphs I produced have made it to adult 3rd generation attempt today unsuccessful but no losses. Fertile Orchid Ooth in the House!  looks like the photo memory thing has been sorted out, may throw some more snaps down. Big up the forum.. Peace!

Hi Folks, I hope you are all keeping well and doing your thing, here's the Ghost Orchid! Phaleanopsis meets Phyllocrania.

Ghost female moulted to adult after 1 Year  .Yes! plus first limb regrowth observed... 

Heterochaeta orientalis

Happy Christmas Everyone and all the best for the new year!

3 weeks after hatch day, The first Malaysian Blue nymph molt has been observed ..L2        Hierodula

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Nymphs are coming out quite rapidly now after several early birds, First mistake Ive made, the mesh Ive used on my pots is too wide and wont keep the very small flies in DOH!,  still it keeps the mantis in so could be worse. Watching the nymphs hang down is a beautiful thing to observe. still struggling getting the heat up which is annoying... AGAIN. with 5 small heaters on, i might just have to buy an oil heater and have it on all the time its getting down to freezing here again in the UK which I find annoying. I will have to re decorate my spare room. Ive had a damp problem on one wall and ive had to clean mould off it recently. Its made it worse with the temperature and the misting with the creatures and so I will have to address the problem. Ive been living in a fish tank. Still, it will be nice when ive done it,   thanks gang Ill keep you updated!

Glory Glory Hallelujah!  
Hierodula Malay Blue nymphs hatching.   Woop Woop!

Favorite Quote ... "What does one do with thousands of Mantids"    .. Orin Mcmonigle

Busy with my Specimen Jar Production,   takes a while doesnt it!     Good Fun Though