Idolomantis Diabolica

[Luke]

I was taking these pictures on a bush in my garden when she randomly caught a nearby bee.

 

[robo mantis]

I WANT THAT SPECIES!!!!! :x

 

[OGIGA]

Me too.... but not too soon. Anyway, just wondering, it seems like many people take their mantis outdoors for photoshoots. Do any of you worry about an exotic species escaping into the wild?

Oh yeah, great photos!

 

[Ian]

Lovely photos there Luke.

 

[QiGongGuy]

Great PIX!!! I want one!......Where did u get it from?

 

[Jenn]

Awesome photos!!! She is gorgeous!!

 

[Asa]

You have a very pretty garden, Luke. And an even prettier mantis!

 

[ramantis]

Agreed!! and here I thought my Orchids were beautiful!!

 

[Asa]

Where did you get it from Luke?

 

[robo mantis]

Lots of guys in Europe have them not americans.

 

[Asa]

Just not fair.

 

[robo mantis]

I'll let you know if i get some

 

[randyardvark]

luke did you raise her from a baby? and is she your only one? i love how more and more people seem to have theese!

 

[Ian]

If anyone in the US would like some, I would be happy to purchase some over here, and ship them over. I wanted them for ages, and then kept them...very nice species I have to say, but I wasn't impressed by the shedding issues. But, certainly good to give them a go if you ahve never kept em before!

If you are interested, drop me in a PM

 

[robo mantis]

nymphs won't live a shipping over seas.

 

[Ian]

Yea they will, I have already sent several specimens to the US this year with no problems.

 

[robo mantis]

i want adults or ooth (guarenteed to hatch)

 

[Ian]

You cannot guarantee an ootheca will hatch, as there are many factors, espeically in transit, that could cause it not to hatch.

Also, if you are not prepared to buy nymphs, then be prepared to pay BIG bucks.

 

[yen_saw]

I really hope the oothecae traded will hatch. Give me some times, i should have some for sale. Ian is right about shipping ootheca for this species abroad, it is a risk for anyone to take.

Ian, what is the average hatching rate you got from your idolomantis ootheca?