MANTIS NYMPHS* 9/1/10 IN STOCK (Buy 3 GET 1or 2 Free only where posted as b3g1/2free!)
*Sale starts Now* While supply lasts, buy 3 get 1 free deal! You must add express shipping for mantis orders, the cart will not add it for you. $10.00 off Sheild ooths this week! LOOK AT ALL THE NEW BABIES THAT HAVE HATCHED! WE GOT papa, idolomantis, wshlbergii , pretiosa the American Grass mantis and many more!
Orchid Mantis
Wahoo! babies!
Hymenopus coronatus
Boxer Mantis Nymphs
in stock
Ephisestiasula
Gambian Spotted Eye Flower SOLD OUT Pseudoharpax virescen
Deroplatys desiccata SOLD OUT Dead Leaf
Devil's Flower Mantis
Wahoo! babies!
Blepharopis mendica
African Mantis
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK
NEW
Hierodula multispina
Budwing Mantis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK Parasphendale arigonna
Giant Asian Mantis SOLD OUT
Wide Armed Mantis
coming up!
Cilinia humeralis
Camelomantis SOLD OUT New Species
Gonatista
grisea
Nymphs
in stock
Florida Bark mantis
Ghost Mantis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Phyllocrania paradoxa
#9 Mantis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
Violin Mantis
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Gongylus gonglodes !
Giant Shield Mantis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK b3g2free
Rhombodera baslis
Idolomantis Diabolica
Wahoo! babies!
Sibylla prestiosa
NEW*NYMPHS
IN STOCK
African lichen mantis
Pnigomantis medioconstricta
SOLD OUT
Indonesia double shield mantis
T. graminis
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK
American grass mantis
Dead Leaf Mantis
SOLD
OUT
Deroplatys lobata
Psuedocreobotra
ocellata
SOLD OUT!
Pseudoempusa pinnapavonis Looking for ooths Peacock mantis
Ant Mantis *NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Odontomantis planticeps
Taiwan Flower Mantis
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK b3g2free
Acomantis
farmosa
Phyllovates chorophaea
INCUBATING OOTHS
Texas Unicorn Mantis
New Zealand Mantis
SOLD OUT
Orthodera
novaezealandiae
Euchomonella macrops *NYMPHS
IN STOCK
Long neck
Pseudovates SpSOLD OUT Arizona Unicorn
Popa spurca
Wahoo! babies!
Monkey mantis
Statilia matura SOLD OUT
Creobroter
pictipennis*IN STOCK
b3g2free
Indian Flower Mantis
Miomantis Nymphs
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK b3g2free
Egyptian Mantis
Tenodera aridifolia sinensis INCUBATION OOTHS NOW
Chinese
S. lineola
*NYMPHS
IN STOCK
b3g2free
African mantis
Creobroter gemmatus*IN STOCK b3g2free
Indian Flower mantis
Mantis Religiosa SOLD OUT European
Stagmomantis carolina *SOLD OUT Carolina Mantis
I am searching for: Oothecas of different species email me with your selection!!! himantis@yahoo.com Also I have many different species frozen and in Alcohol for those of you interested in pinning, email me for prices and species.
OOTHS
Rhombodera
basalis
IN STOCK
Giant Shield
Ant Mantis Ooth
IN STOCK
Odontomantis planticeps
Cilnia humeralis
Sold out
Wide Arm Mantis
Giant Asian Ooth
SOLD OUT
Hierodula membranacea
Bud Wing Ooth
IN STOCK
Parashendale agrionina
Ephisestiasula
Ooth
IN STOCK
Statlia parva Ooth SOLD OUT
Gambian Spotted Eye Flower Ooth
SOLD OUT
Pseudoharpax Virescen
Miomantis paykullii Ooth
In Stock
Acromantis farmosa Ooth
IN STOCK
African: Tenodera
chinese ooths IN STOCK
Cup-O-Mantis
IN STOCK NOW!
Many of the images on Mantis Place are from Igor Siwanowicz.
Click here for his fantastic work!
There are 4 sizes of feeder insects for feeding your mantis. They are,
in order of size from smallest to largest: Melanogaster fruit flies,
hydei fruit flies, musca domestica houseflies, and blue bottle flies. Be
sure to have the correct sized food ready for your mantis.
Cup-O-Mantis (jump)
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Mantis for Sale
Orchid Mantis
Hymenopus coronatus
Details:
A beautiful and much sought after mantis!
Females reach 2 " or more and males a mere 1" if lucky! A very strong
mantis and a good eater. Even as 2nd instar will eat house flies and by
3rd instar blue bottles. This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. A good container for them is the
Medium
Round or
Medium Hexagon.
Status:
Babies hatched
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Ephestiasula Boxer
Details: They
are known as the boxer mantis, and a small fellow at that. From the
Sudan and Mali. They only reach 5/8 of an inch. They are brown in color
and the females get really fat when adults. You will have to
look close to find them when small, because they curl up in a little
ball! They are a
docile mantis and will get in the way when being fed. Not much scares
them. They are called boxer because of the way their arms punch out in
front of them when walking. This species is kept as a pet only and can
not be released in the U. S. A good container for them is the
Small Round.
Status:
In Stock Now
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Gambian Spotted Eye Flower Mantis
Pseudoharpax virescen
Details:
Small with lots of attitude,
coming in at only 3/4 of an inch. They are a light green underneath and
the back and wings are a dark green. They are a nosy mantis and like to
look around. They are good eaters and can stay together as long as food
is plenty. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in
the U. S. Keep this species in the
Small Round.
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Deroplatys desiccata
Dead Leaf
Details:
A beautiful mantis, almost regal
in their way. The shield on this species has little holes in them that
look so much like a leaf it is almost unreal. They are bigger by 3/4"
than the Lobata dead leaf when adult, reaching about 4". They are mostly
a lighter brown w/a pretty pattern on their wings.
This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. A good container for this species is
the
Large Round,
Large Hex,
Medium
or Large
Cave!
Status:babies SOLD OUT
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Devil's Flower Mantis
Blepharopis mendica
Details:
Finally! A beautiful mantis. The
coloration of this species is super, green & white checked! This is a
desert species and does not get water, they like it hot and dry. They
eat almost anything and are a gentle species.
They get to 2 1/4".This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. A good container for this species is
the
X
Large Round or
Large Hex
Status:
L2 nymphs
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African Mantis
Hierodula multispina
Details:
A nice size mantis from Africa, at almost
3". They are a molted brown. They are fun to watch
and when scared will sway from side to side very quickly. They are a
hungry bunch and eat very well. The male is about the same size as the
female and mate easily. This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. A good container for them is the
Medium Hex,
Medium
Cave or the
Large Hex
Status:
New in stock, captive breed!
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Budwing Mantis
Parashendale arigonna
Details:
This is a nice mantis, the female has a
pretty saddle as her wings do not extend all the way to her back end and
is where she gets her common name! The female gets around 3". They are a
mottled brown and have an excellent appetite. They originate from
Africa. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in
the U. S. They are a brave mantis and like to look around when taken out
of their containers, A good size container for them is the
Medium Hexagon or the
Medium Cave.
These container are large enough for mating and ooth laying.
Status:
In Stock!
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Giant Asian Mantis
Hierodula membranacea
Details: The
Hierodula Membranacea (Giant Asian) mantis is originally from Asia. The
Giant Asian mantis is the perfect mantis for the beginner hobbyist! This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. Size is a large species reaching close to
4". Their color ranges from lime green to a musty brown. They are a docile mantis
but very bulky & strong. They have a vigorous appetite. A good container
for them is
the Large
Cave,
Medium Cave or
X Large
Round.
Status: SOLD OUT
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Wide Armed Mantis
Cilinia humeralis
Details:
This is a beautiful mantis, the
female has a pretty saddle as her wings only extend half way down her
back, they are a ready eater and are not timid at all. Given room to
explore they like to wander. Found in Africa, This species is kept as a
pet only and can not be released in the U.S. They are a medium to large
mantis reaching almost 3". Colors are a blue green to brown. The
container suitable for them is the
Medium Cave
or the
Meduim Hexagon.
Status: SOLD OUT
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Details:
A new species & from the looks of them,
they are as hatchlings the size of a giant shield hatchling! I do not
have adult picture, but I believe they will be the size of the shield
and the coloring of the Pnigomantis So this will be a fun surprise to
see how they turn out. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be
released in the U. S. A good container for this species is the
Large Round,
Large Hex,
Medium
or Large
Cave!
Status: SOLD OUT
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Details:
A delightful little mantis and
native to America. They are beautiful molted green and brown, with as
you can see, slits for eyes! They are a little over an inch long and
very busy mantis, not timid and likes crickets. A good cage for this one
is any of the smaller containers. Be careful when you let them out to
play with you, they don't want to go back in!
Status: in stock
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Ghost Mantis
Phyllocrania paradoxa
Details: The
Phyllocrania Paradoxa (Ghost) mantis is originally from Asia &
Madagascar. The Ghost mantis is sought after by newbie's to the
hobby and veterans alike. This species is kept as a pet only and can not
be released in the U. S. Size is a medium species reaching only
about 2". Their color is either multi green,
brown, dark brown almost black & a light beige. They are a docile mantis
and do not roam around a lot. The largest container I keep them in is
the
Medium Round 7" x 5.75 x 7".
Status:
In stock! new hatching
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#9 Mantis
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii
Details: A
small mantis, not quite reaching 2", but very robust! The
females have a very pretty lacy underwing. They are called commonly the
#9 mantis, due to the design on their wings. The male is almost the same
size as the female, only 1/4" smaller. They in my opinion do not have a
big appetite. The female lays quite a long ootheca, about 2 times
her length. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released
in the U. S. A good container for this species is the
Small Round
or the
Medium Round.
Status:
IN STOCK
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Violin Mantis
Gongylus gonglodes
Details:
A beautiful mantis and very rare here in
America. A very gentle mantis and one of the few that cn be housed together.
Both male and female get to about 3 or a little better inches.
They prefer flying insects such as
house and
blue bottle
flies and the occasional moth if you can get it. This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. A good container for this species is
the
Large Round,
Large Hex,
Medium
or Large
Cave!
Status:
IN STOCK!
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Giant Shield Mantis
Rhombodera Sp.
Details: A
long lived large mantis. Growth is around 4". A beautiful green mantis
with a large appetite. They are docile and easily will walk around on
you and feed right next to you while you are working near them. They are
found in India. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be
released in the U. S. I find it an easy species to raise. They are best
kept in the
Large or
Medium Cave,
X Large Round or the
Large
Hexagon.
Status: IN STOCK, new hatch
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Details
Status: IN STOCK
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Details:
Another mantis from S. Africa, reaching
2.5"
both male and female are very pretty. If
you are looking for a unique looking mantis, try your hand at this one!
This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S.
A good container for this mantis is the
medium
round.
Status:
new babies!
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Details:
A small mantis reaching about 2"
and very docile. The males are
about the same size as the females. This species can be released in the U. S. They eat house flies
as adults and mels and hydei as nymphs. A good
size container for this species is the
Medium
Round or
Small Round.
Status: In Stock
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Dead Leaf Mantis
Deroplatys lobata
Details:
A beautiful mantis reaching about 3 1/2"
and very much the king of the
forest! The males are
smaller and more slender then the females. They come in a variety
of browns, from light to dark. When on the floor of the forest they
resemble a leaf so much one would have to look more than once to realize
it is a mantis and not a dead leaf! This species is kept as a pet
only and can not be released in the U. S. They eat house flies and Blue
Bottle flies along with crickets and the occasional mealworm. A good
size container for this species is the
Medium Cave or
Large Round.
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Details:
I like to call this the Q mantis, because
it appears to have a Q on its wings. It is a small mantis reaching only
an inch an a half at the most. It closely resembles the P.
Wahlbergii and is in fact closely related. The
females have a lacy look to their wings. They eat smaller flies and
crickets, occasionally taking mealworms and moths. Their colors are
mainly white and green with some gold and black mixed in.
This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. The container for them is the
Small Round.
Status:
SOLD OUT!
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Details: As
the name implies, these are originally from Indonesia!
Indonesia double shield mantis is a beautiful mantis and it reaches
almost 4" at maturity
they are a lovely mottled brown with black
mixed in, and the double shield is quite nice!
This species is kept as a pet only and
can not be released in the U. S. The container for them is the
Large Round or the Large Hex.
Status: SOLD OUT
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Details: This big guy is a new species for me. The female gets almost 4' and the males a solidarity 2"! They are a very busy mantis & really like to be moving and looking about! They are a hungry bunch and readily take to most feeder insects. They come in browns and greens. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. The container for them is the Medium Hex , Large Hex or the Med Cave!
Status: Sold Out
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Ant Mantis
Odontomantis planticeps
Details: If
you like the way an ant looks this is the mantis for you. As nymphs you
would have a hard time telling them apart. The females are about 3/4"
long when adult, with the male reaching 1/2". They will eat almost
anything you offer them, and spend a lot of time looking up. They run
very fast and will fly if given the chance. The female will hover over
her egg case for a day or so after laying. They are a evergreen green
with wings that have a touch of brown running along the middle of them.
This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S.
Use the
Small Round for this size mantis.
Status: In Stock
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Taiwan Flower Mantis
Acromantis farmosa
Details:
Another small mantis with a lot of
character. They play dead when frightened and will hide if given the
opportunity too. It reaches 1" and is a dark green with long brown
wings. They eat food that is half the size of their selves. This species
is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. A good
container for this mantis is the
Small Round.
Status: IN STOCK
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Mexican Unicorn Mantis
Phyllovates chlorophaea
Details: A
good medium to large size mantis reaching about 3" when adult. They are
a timid mantid and will try to hide when frightened.
They readily take crickets and
flies. They do not like food they have not been introduced too. They are
fun to watch while on your hand as they like to look around. This
species can be released in the U. S. in certain areas, but are best kept
as pets. A good size container for them is the
Medium
Round or the
Small Cave.
Status: INCUBATING OOTHS
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New Zealand Mantis
Orthodera novaezealandiae
Details:
A small New Zealand mantis, barely an
inch long. They are a lovely color of blue green. They are not afraid
and like to explore. The New Zealand mantis has a big appetite compared
to its size. As with most mantis the female gets bigger than the males.
They mate easily, but will eat each other if kept together. This species
is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. A nice
container for this species is the
Small Round.
Status: SOLD OUT
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Euchomonella macrops & her baby!
Details:
A gentle giant! Reaches 5"
long. The female has tiny wings and the male has full wings, he is
of course smaller than her, but not by much, they are so nosey! Whenever
I enter the room their long necks stretch out to see what I am up to,
this is one big baby you will love, they are two tone brown with light
almost white within their coloring. They like crickets but will eat
anything. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in
the U. S. A nice container for this species is the
Large Cave
or Medium
Cave.
Status: in stock
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Egyptian Mantis
Details: A spunky small mantis reaching only 1 1/4" that is long lived, I still have the original females (almost 1 year old) that are laying while the offspring are laying too. They range from very creamy beige to a blue green. This species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. They are found in Egypt as the name suggests. They are easy to raise and communal living is ok as long as food is readily available. A good size container for the Mio is the Small Round Container!
Status: In Stock
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Arizona Unicorn Mantis closely resembles the
Texan shown!
Details:
The Arizona Unicorn mantis is very
similar to the Texas Unicorn mantis, the difference being a bit smaller
in size and more pronounced lobes on the legs. They eat a little better
than the Texas too & not as shy. This species can be released in the U.
S. in certain areas, but are best kept as pets. Gets around 2 3/4". A good container for the
Arizona Unicorn mantis is the
Medium Round or the
Medium Hexagon!
Status: SOLD OUT
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Popa spurca
Details:
Status:
Here they are!
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Statilia m.
Details: Very
much like the Parva, only bigger, these mantis reach almost 2 1/2" or
better, with a stock body.
Status: SOLD
OUT
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Creobroter
pictipennis
Details: This
is another small species, males reaching 1 1/2" and females a little
bigger. They are found in Asia and like a medium moist environment.
They live about 9 months and will eat most insects they can grab. This
species is kept as a pet only and can not be released in the U. S. A
good container for them would be the
Small Round.
Status: NEW HATCHING
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Tenodera aridifolia sinensis
Details:
The Tenodera Aridifolia Sinensis
(Chinese) mantis is originally from China and brought here in 1895 for
crop insect control. The Chinese mantis is still considered to be
beneficial for insect control in backyard gardens today, and along with
a few others can be released all over the U.S. Size is a whopping 6" and
said to be the largest in N. America. Their color is either green or
brown with green along the underside of its wings. They will eat
anything they are able to grab, along with insects, baby frogs, small
fish, birds and the occasional baby mice may fall prey to them
especially because at night they are most active. Housing size for
the Chinese is 18" x 9".
Status: In Stock!
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S. lineola
Details:
Very Similar to the Giant Asian
mantis,except they have the dots on the wings and do not have the sheen
the Asian has, but other than that they are a lot alike. Another
perfect mantis for the beginner hobbyist! This species is kept as a pet
only and can not be released in the U. S. Size is a large species
reaching close to 4". Their color ranges from lime green to a
musty brown. They are a docile mantis but very bulky & strong. They have
a vigorous appetite. A good container for them is the Large
Cave,
Medium Cave or
X Large
Round.
Status: IN STOCK!
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Details:
CREOBROTER gEMMATUS
Status: IN STOCK!
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Mantis Religiosa (European)
Details:
Originates in Southern Europe, introduced into N. America in 1899 on a
shipment of plants. Size ranges from 2 1/2" to 3", colors range from tan
to green. This is a docile mantis compared to other mantis. This mantis
is beneficial in the garden and is allowed to be released in our
environment. Housing size for the European is approximately 8" x
5".
It is the official state insect of Connecticut!
Status:
SOLD OUT
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Stagmomantis carolina
Details:
Native to Southern United States, Size is 2 1/2" as adult and color
range from a dull brown, gray or green. The wings on an adult female
form a saddle as they do not extend to the end of the abdomen. This
mantis is beneficial in the garden and is allowed to be released in our
environment. Housing size for the Carolina is 6 1/2" x 4". It is the
state insect of S. Carolina!
Status: Incubating new Ooths
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The Cup-O-Mantis™ is a 32 ounce insect cup with a Chinese or Religiosa (egg case) which is ready for you to hatch. Leave at room temp and mist every other day & in 6 weeks or less it will hatch! You can also select an Ooth without a cup for $4.50 SOLD OUT
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OOTHS: NOTE IN THE EVENT AN OOTH DOES NOT HATCH, PLEASE SEND BACK TO ME IN AN ENVELOPE WITH PARCEL POST STAMP. THIS APPLIES TO THE OOTHS BELOW ONLY!
Details:
Status: Out of Stock
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OOTHS
Details:
Status: In Stock
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OOTHS
Ant Mantis Ooth
Odontomantis Planticeps
Details: IN STOCK
Status:
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OOTHS
Giant Asian Ooth
Hierodula Membranacea
Details: SOLD OUT
Status: Captive breed
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OOTHS
Budwing Mantis Ooth
Parashendale Affinis
Details: CAPTIVE BREED
Status: In stock
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OOTHS
Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: SOLD OUT
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OOTHS
Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: In Stock,
Captive Breed
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OOTHS
Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: In Stock,
Captive Breed & Statilia D
ooth! leave note on species desired!
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SOLD OUT
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OOTHS
Gambian Spotted Eye Flower Mantis
Ooth
Pseudoharpax Virescen
Details: Freshly laid
Status: SOLD OUT
Captive Breed
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OOTHS
Details:
In Stock
Status: In Stock,
Captive Breed
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Details: Fertilized
Ooth
Status: In Stock, Captive Breed
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See chinese pics above
Details: Fertilized
Ooth, captive breed, Same as regular chinese, only the wing is yellow
stripe instead of the green.
Status: In Stock
Do not release , keep as pets only.
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