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Thanks, Rick. Good to know.

Hello, Rick. By the "biological definition" of species, two separate species can rarely interbreed, of course. But subspecies should occasionally be able to have mixed offspring. I understand, for example, that the Chinese mantis has at least two major varieties. As a kid, I tried to get...

My name is Jamie. Have had pet mantids since childhood. Only now trying seriously to raise them in captivity. Would eventually like to acquire some of the faster and actively predatory species. Am slightly concerned about inbreeding. Curious about attempts at cross-breeding. Hello all.

New here, so pardon me if this topic is already addressed elsewhere (didn't see it discussed anywhere else, tho). I have a Chinese mantid that recently molted (in its next-to-last instar: it has wing buds). Right after the molt it appeared fine. But about three or four days later, it has...