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Shield mantis (Rhombodera sp.)
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Difficulty: Beginner
Size: 2.5-4in (6-10cm)
Humidity: 40-60%
Temperature: 72-80°F (22-26°C)
Feeding: Very voracious eaters, not picky.
What to feed: i1-i3 nymphs: Fruit flies (D. melanogaster, D. hydei), house flies i4-i6 nymphs: House flies, greenbottle/bluebottle flies, small roaches, small crickets, moths, small locusts i6-Adult: Greenbottle/bluebottle flies, roaches, large crickets, moths, locusts
Enclosure: 32oz deli cup for earlier instars, but later instars will need at least a 8x8x12in (20x20x30cm) enclosure.
