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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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    Caught!

    Women are like that: Slam, Bam, thank you man. Now I will eat you, I will start with your hand.
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    Show Your Enclosures

    What are the drawbacks?
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    New Mantis species discovered

    A new mantis species was discovered in Washington State. It has dark blues and bright greens when displaying, and is quite ferocious. The scientific name, although not registered yet, is SeahawkChampionis Beastlius. The defenses of this particular species seem far superior to the well known...
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    What do you feed your crickets ?

    The best cricket gut load available today IMHO is Cricket Crack. It has 21 ingredients, is finely ground for easy insect consumption, Keeps well in the refrigerator, and is devoured by crickets, mealies,and Super Worms. The nutritional diversity in the mix of bee pollen, spirulina, peas, beans...
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