This is the common mantis found in America. It is 3 " when adult and comes in all green or green with brown wings. Gardeners use this species for their gardens. A good container for this species is the Medium Round, or Medium Hexagon. USE FOR YOUR GARDEN!
WILL NOT BE READY TO SHIP UNTIL THEY HAVE REACHED AT LEAST 2ND INSTAR.
Carolina mantis nymphs
The popular native species of the USA grows up to about 2.5 to 3 inches. This is a species found almost anywhere in the US. It is one of the the nicest mantis to have around your yard. They are pretty and very capable of catching their own food.
Food - The hatchling of this species is very active, they are not skittish species and able to handle prey the size of their body. Feed them fruit flies from L1-L3, and move on to house flies, moths and butterflies when larger. This species is a good feeder and will attack any prey.
Water - This species need misting once every day but ventilation is important for this species to keep them healthy.
Housing - This species needs moderate temperature at around 70f if kept inside, outside temps are not a problem. The container needs to be 2 to 3 times the length of the mantis so there is enough height for successful molting. This species is not a communal species.
Difficulty - This species is not too difficult to rear. Feed them mainly flying insects. They grow very fast with plenty of food and warmth. Adult male is vulnerable to female’s attack during courtship, so just make sure that female has plenty of food before pairing up an adult pair.
Summary - If you are looking for a native mantis, this is the mantis for you!