What's your favourite mantis?

[Andyfrog321]

What is your favourite type of praying mantis and why?

 

[lion]

I like these big chunky ones like Sprodomantis because I like to hold them in my hand once in a while and they are tough buggers that don't easily die in captivity.

When it comes to collectors items I'm a Empusa fan. They're the closest thing to my idea of what a mantis should look like.

 

[Arwen9]

I'm currently in love with Java Shields. Beautiful, spunky, and easy.

But I do have a soft spot for Chinese too. Something about watching a huge mantis molt into something even bigger, and take out a roach nearly as big as itself, is awesome. Course I've always been partial to sharks and tigers too.... Something about big, tough predators is thrilling. Creepy, I know.

 

[Mr.Mantid]

My favorite type of mantis would be the..... Hey wait a minute! This Topic doesn't go here! ... PETER!!! RICK!!! :lol:

 

[hibiscusmile]

A live one! :tt2:

 

[kmsgameboy]

Strangely enough I have to say my favorite mantid is the common Chinese Mantis. Its big, strong, easy to handle, easy to care for, and fun to watch.

 

[Idolofreak]

EASILY Idolomantis diabolica and ghost mantids. Mostly because of their size, colors, and shape. I have seven ghost nymphs right now.

 

[d17oug18]

There is another thread like this one already isnt there???

Well my favorites are Unicorn Boxer Mantis and S. Limbata's. Gongylus would be a very close 3rd.

 

[massaman]

I have to say my new favorite is the orthodera minstralis as I think i have some but they came from new zealand anyways and also liked the gambians and shields but theres other species I like but would love to actually own or have some parymenopus davisoni mantis or try again with thistles or orchids!