Hymenopus COronatus

[LinkAAD]

I was wondering If anyone in the US is selling any Hymenopus Coronatus. Also, what is the average life span of these Mantises and what are any good raising techniques or tips. Also I hear they are very hard to mate, is this true? As far as selling any is concerned is you can help me out please e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks.

 

[jonpat83]

I think they have been one of the easiest mantids to pair, my two pairs all mated without the slightest bother and the males stayed on the females for several weeks until they died. The only problem can be getting an adult male and female at the same time

 

[Johnald Chaffinch]

i'm attempting to do that at the moment ^.

they stay on for week?! wow, i thought it would just be a few hours

 

[yen_saw]

Yes the male seems to be happy staying on for free ride forever. I have seen orchid male feeding on flies on female's back. I have to use tweezer to separate them by force everytime after mating.

 

[jonpat83]

The male didnt mate all the time, just every now and then.

The rest of the time he was happy just living quietly on his wifes back.