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If a female green phase Ghost is mated with a brown phase male Ghost, will the offspring have a percentage of green forms? Is it genetic, environmental, or neither?

Yes, they are just an interim until my BB pupae get here next week. They are all starting to molt, and think they eat less until completed. I will also have moths, since I live in Tucson, and have lots around my porch lights. Been too cold this past week, but warmer temps coming. Thanks for the...

All, Thank you for the welcome and good comments, much appreciated. Today first molt for one of my Violins - L3 to L4. I know…you will all laugh and shake your heads, and still was exciting for this newbie. All perfect and nymph looks fine (and bigger).

that should read "quickly."

Thanks, Art. No, crickets were small and got eaten quirky. Just read in care sheet for this species that crickets can, "have bad side effects." Haven't seen any yet. Maybe I am a bit over concerned. Don't know. Thanks also for the feeding cycle info.

Hello, My name is Mike, and I live in Tucson, AZ. I am retired, so I finally have some time to pursue all of the hobbies I've never done before. Keeping and breeding Mantids is near the top on my list. Have a good insect background, and have reared butterflies and larger moths for over 40...