I would REALLY love to know the scientific name of this particular mantis, I recently purchased one, WITH an ootheca, and need to know humidity levels, ect, ect. if you can Help, It would be greatly appreciated. thanx
ChrisT
Jan 20, 2004 8:24 PM
This is an African Mantis, one of the Sphodromantis species. Information on care of oothecas and juveniles of this species can be found at www.totalmantis.com and www.mantisUK.com
I hope your Mantis and the ootheca do well, and that you enjoy keeping and raising them.