Aphids?

[dgerndt]

I was wondering if aphids are safe for mantids to eat? We don't spray any of our plants with pesticides, so that shouldn't be an issue. They are just the perfect size for my Cryptic nymphs, and my mom's poor roses are just overrun with them. I thought it would be a good way to get revenge! Plus, they don't move very fast, so they're easy to catch.

 

[sally]

Yes

 

[dgerndt]

Great, thanks! I gave some to only two of my six nymphs, so I'll wait and see if they do all right. If they do, I'll continue my war!

 

[aNisip]

Perfect food for the cryptics..

 

[Paradoxica]

Yes, they are great as long as they aren't feeding off of a milkweed plant.

 

[Scruffy Aphid Herder]

As a herder I'd say NO.. But technically yes they'd be great for food, like eating living skittles I'd assume >.>

 

[Mime454]

Mine love aphids. Easy to find too.

 

[dgerndt]

Sorry, Scruffy! They are cute! But much less cute when they are killing all of our roses! The funny thing is, I noticed a weird caterpillar-like creature eating some of the aphids. I was like, "Go awesome worm!" And then I thought, "more mantis food?" Lol!

Plus, I noticed that the aphids gathered on the fake flowers the same way they were on the real ones outside.

 

[Scruffy Aphid Herder]

Just remember folks. Everyone always picks their favorites in the bug world. ALWAYS. I for one would pick ants over any bug any day. Their the people of the bug world.

Bees too, but ants do it better

Then again, honey is really delicious.. hmm..I'm kind of undecided :whistling:

 

[dgerndt]

I have a love-hate relationship with ants. I really admire them, and I think they are amazing creatures. But when they invade your house, that's a different story. Lol

 

[Crazy4mantis]

Sorry, Scruffy! They are cute! But much less cute when they are killing all of our roses! The funny thing is, I noticed a weird caterpillar-like creature eating some of the aphids. I was like, "Go awesome worm!" And then I thought, "more mantis food?" Lol!

might be harvester butterfly caterpillar or ladybug larva...

 

[ScienceGirl]

Yes, aphids should be fine for your mantid nymphs.