Categories for Mantis

Praying mantis breeding guidelines

February 19, 2013 10:03 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

As a general rule, 2-3 weeks after their final moult, your mantis will be ready to mate. Different breeders have... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:58 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

A fantastically vibrant species as adult, bearing a multicoloured eye on the wing case, and a small number 9 on... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:50 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

Officially the best leaf mimic in the mantis kingdom! The tropical dead leaf mantis lives on to fulfil it’s name... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:47 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

Has to be the strangest of all mantids kept in captivity. Their cryptic looks have given them their famous name... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:43 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

The Creobroter, the mantis we all think of when we say “Flower Mantis” This species has to be given credit... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:40 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

The Idolomantis Diabolica, sometimes known as the “King of all mantids” for the obvious reason; it’s beauty, size and rarity.... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:38 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

The Ghost Mantis, one of the weirdest mantids kept in captivity. This particular species is favoured by many, for its... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:34 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

The Blepharopsis Mendica is becoming ever more popular in captivity, and with its beautiful looks, and ferocious nature, it is... View Article

February 19, 2013 9:32 am Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

The Tenodera Sp, one of the largest, most ferocious species in captivity. Being a tame species, it is great for... View Article

February 18, 2013 2:47 pm Published by Insectstore Leave your thoughts

The Parasphendale, a beautiful, mottled mantis, growing to very fat adults. Females only possess small bud wings, which where their... View Article