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A few weeks ago, I posted regarding a couple of Chinese Mantid oothecae I picked up from Orchard Supply Hardware. After a few replies, I got a little discouraged and didn't really think they would hatch. Well, after I put the two ooths in a small Ficus tree on my kitchen table and basically...

Hey! I picked up a couple ooths from my local Orchard Supply Hardware 'garden center' today. Any idea what species of Mantid is likely in there? The container just gives basic info.. hatchlings are 1/4" and adults are 6". Keep them warm and feed them, or provide an outdoor area where food is...

I don't know how I find these things, but I always do and here I am... researching Mantids. Ha! My name is Aminah. I'm married, have grown children... one of each kind, and LOTS of critters. Too many! Really. I'm an artist and a student, also. Let's see... the Cat, Aneesa the Rat, Poodah...