Easiest mantis species for beginners

[TheWrongCrowd]

We know the Chinese, Wahlberghii, Budwing, Ghost, and California Mantis are all labeled a beginner's mantis. Is there any others you would say are? If not, do you disagree with these being for beginners? 

 

[MantisGirl13]

I would add Hierodula and Sphodromantis sp.

- MantisGirl13

 

[TheWrongCrowd]

Would you say the hierodula venosa is okay as a beginner as well?

I would add Hierodula and Sphodromantis sp.

- MantisGirl13

 

[erizo]

I am a beginner myself and I just got H. Venosa, I have seen it recommended in several places (on Facebook groups) for beginners. 

 

[Mantid-Tim]

Definitely add Rhombodera to that list! Care is about the same as a Hierodula (majuscula; they like more humidity then membranaceas for instance) and they are great, friendly, aggressive, etc. mantids! That species is tied as my favorite along with the with the entire Sphodromantis genus (my first mantis and as MantisGirl said also a great beginner mantis!) 

 

[cometmoth]

For me, Popa Spurca was the first, and both got to adult even on a diet of nasty pet store crickets and dry dry dry conditions. Tougher than nails, those little twigs are!