Idolomantis diabolica

[Danny.]

Idolomantis diabolica mating.

 

[dmina]

They are beautiful... Thanks for sharing...

as soon as I get all these new mantis cared for.. I want some of them!

 

[Rick]

Do you keep them outdoors?

 

[Darkrai283]

Did they manage to moult from the mesh sides of the enclosure? Or did they moult from thin twigs from trees such as birch and willow?

 

[bobericc]

Very nice, no problems molting from the sides in there?

 

[SSimsswiSS]

Do you keep them outdoors?

I would say that the temps in the area Danny lives are perfect for the adult Idolo's right now. They do appreciiate the natural UV's and sunlight. And keep a eye on them if placed outside of a cage. If you let them warm up too much, they can and will fly away. Even the females are good at flight.

 

[Danny.]

Do you keep them outdoors?

I do but bring them in before nightfall.

 

[Danny.]

Did they manage to moult from the mesh sides of the enclosure? Or did they moult from thin twigs from trees such as birch and willow?

Mine never did, they all moulted at the top perched on thin branches.

 

[sally]

Congratulations that is so wonderful

 

[Rick]

I do but bring them in before nightfall.

I'm keeping some mantids outdoors right now but those are native species. Keeping mantids outdoors is something I've thought about experimenting with over the years. I would assume they would do better because of it. Congrats on the mating.

 

[Danny.]

Congratulations that is so wonderful

Thanks Pat

I'm keeping some mantids outdoors right now but those are native species. Keeping mantids outdoors is something I've thought about experimenting with over the years. I would assume they would do better because of it. Congrats on the mating.

Thanks Rick. I keep them all outdoors, the only species that stays outside year round is Empusa pennata.

 

[PlayingMantis]

Awesome, congrats!

 

[fercho ing]

amazing

sin duda un gran logro

 

[Danny.]

First oothecae laid on 9/4/14 and is around 2"

 

[Danny.]

Second time mating 9/10/14 and they are still connected.

 

[Rick]

What kind of enclosure is that?

 

[Danny.]

This one http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-BiMhb1s8 but mine is a 38 gallon 16.5" x 16.5" x 30"

 

[Rick]

Ahh ok. I've seen those before have never tried one before.

 

[Danny.]

They work great! Took less than 5 minutes to assemble.