Orchid mantis rumor!

[beatsnotbombs]

hi!

i've heard that from the transition from L1 to L2, there are a large number of fatalities in orchid nymphs. why is that, and is there anything to do to prevent it if so? thanks.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I never noticed it!

 

[CoolMantid]

I think it just depends on how you care for them. But orchids mantises dont overproduce (like the chinese) So there usually isnt random deaths

 

[jcal]

That's one of the reasons people wait for them to molt before they sell. You never know.

 

[Rick]

I don't recall that when I kept them for awhile. Of course mortality can be high at early instars.

 

[rs4guy]

I think they are like any other mantis in that regard, good care = good results.

 

[ismart]

Orchid nymphs are very hardy. I cant see why there would be a large death rate from L1 to L2? Like others said. It's all in the husbandry.