![]() This method of sex determination can be done in an early nymph stage, but can sometimes be difficult for the untrained eye. Females have six segments, while males have eight. From around L4 nymph instar you can spot the differences between the sexes by looking at the segments on the abdomen of the mantis. The females of this species are larger, heavier and wider than the males. Here is how you can do it.įirst, you need to make sure you have males and females of the Giant Asian Mantis. Many people have succesfully bred this species in captivity. The Giant Asian Mantis is a relatively easy mantis species to breed. Nymphs can be kept together in one enclosure until about L4 when fed excessively and housed spacious. Young nymphs are not as cannibalistic as older nymphs and adults. Sooner or later there will only be one left in the group enclosure. A nice size for a terrarium would be 30 x 20 x 30 cm, so there is room for lots of fake plants and perches.Ī yellowish subadult Hierodula membranacea female nymph Group housing in Hierodula speciesīecause Hierodula membranacea such active predator, it is not recommened to house multiple individuals together. For an adult this means is at least 27 cm in height and 18 cm in width. Too high air humidity is a leading cause of death for this species of mantis!Īs with all species of praying mantis, this species needs a cage that is at least 3 times the length of the animal is height, and at least 2x the length of the animal in width. A target air humidity is about 40 to 65%. This species does not have high demands concerning humidity, but it is important to spray with water every other day to allow the mantis to drink. At night it can be cooler than daytime but at least 17 ° C. The ideal temperature for Hierodula membranacea is about 24 ° C, but room temperature will also do (20 ° C). Environmental conditions and housing for this species They will hunt for their food and are not easily intimidated by their prey. Hierodula membranacea newborn L1 nymphs eat all species of fruit fly, and when older will eat small crickets, flies and young grasshoppers. When adult they can easily grab adult crickets, adult locusts and big cockroaches. It will not be stressed out from having its enclosure close to people or pets.Īn adult Hierodula membranacea female Food and feeding for the Giant Asian MantisĪdult Giant Asian Mantises are no fuzzy eaters, they eat almost anything. It won’t attack you and can be handled easily. A large prey insect does not scare a Giant Asian Mantis, it will attack anything half its own body size or smaller. They are not the general sit-and-wait kind of predators. This species will actively hunt its prey once it spots it. Hierodula membranacea is a fierce kind of praying mantis. The adult females are bigger and bulkier than the males, with wings that extend just to the abdomen. The wings of a male extend to just past the abdomen. ![]() The males are also much thinner and lighter than the females. Adult females are about 3,5 inches long (8 – 9 cm), the males are with their 3 inches (7 – 8 cm) a bit smaller. Hierodula membranacea is one of the largest mantis species that is successfully kept in captivity. ![]() They can develop a different color in a matter of days, but it is not yet understood which conditions will trigger a change in color. ![]() The difference in color is mainly due to the environment in which the animal is kept. The beige individuals can even seem a bit pinkish. The color of the Giant Asian Mantis is usually green, but there are also yellow, beige and brown varieties.
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