Praying Mantis Invertebrates in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

2 Praying Mantis Invertebrates in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Giant Asian mantis nymph

Praying Mantis

6 weeksAge

MixedSex

£7Price

Great mantis for kids due to their size and nature. £7 each or 5 for £25 Second pic of parent

Leeds, West Yorkshire (25.9mi)

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Orchid Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

12 weeksAge

MixedSex

£10Price

Currently available i have a quantity of 2nd and 3rd instar Hymenopus coronatus commonly known as the Orchid Mantis. Feeding great on large fruit flies. Temperature 24-28°c but will tolerate up to 30/

Nottingham, Nottingham (39.1mi)

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FAQs

What do praying mantises eat?

Praying mantises are carnivorous insects that primarily feed on other insects and sometimes small animals like birds or fish, but they do not eat plants.

What group do praying mantises belong to?

Praying mantises belong to the mantid group within the order Mantodea, known for their distinctive 'praying' front legs and predatory nature.

Are praying mantises affected by parasites?

Yes, praying mantises can be hosts to parasitic wasps, such as Mantidophaga, which lay eggs inside mantis egg cases, and other parasites like worms and fungi can infect them.

Can praying mantises be purchased as pets or for pest control?

Praying mantises can be bought as pets or used for garden pest control, often sold as unhatched egg cases known as oothecae, but availability can vary by season.