Catching Mantids

[chrisstpeter]

Hi guys! Okay, so it turns out that all 3 of my S Carolina. are female, so... does anyone have any good tips on catching mantids so that I can maybe catch a male to breed? They're kind of tricky what with that whole camouflage thing, lol! Maybe some tips on the best places to spot them, best time of day, mantis traps, etc? Thanks!

 

[chrisstpeter]

Edit: they're all males, not females.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I have females, send them here! mine are laying , all were mated, but so far no babies, a lot of people put the females outside on their porch in shaded area so they can call the males, not sure how to call the females, as u know we are pretty hard at listening to the boys! :shifty:

 

[mantiseater]

i have found lots of carolina mantises on rose bushes.