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Message: <blockquote data-quote="twolfe" data-source="post: 258139" data-attributes="member: 4455">That happens with the Orchids. It seems like a shame that we can't breed all of the females. I wonder what it is about this species. I wish we could figure it out. I was so happy with my last attempt when both of my females readily mated with multiple males. But I knew it was a bad sign when one of them laid irregular ooths on an infrequent basis. It's the other female that baffles me because everything looked good. I remember hearing about a surplus of Orchid nymphs years ago. So many were attempting to breed them last year that I really expected that to happen, but it didn't. They are still expensive and sell quickly when someone offers them. Perhaps we need to learn more about their natural environment.sally/Pat...I just looked at your join date. You have done well for only being in this hobby for a year, and some of the species you have had success with are more challenging.We both have our forum anniversaries this month. I photographed my first mantis on October 4, 2010 in Texas and joined the forum later that month on October 27, 2010. Sometimes I still feel like a newbie, but in this hobby, people come and go all the time. Perhaps I'll soon be considered an oldtimer.Good luck with your D. lobatas! My male died before my female was ready. So, I'm just enjoying my female as a pet.</blockquote>