r/mantids

42K archived posts · Apr 2012 – Sep 2026

Mantids: Care, Breeding, Photos, Discussions, Projects, Fun!

r/mantids

A subreddit for those looking for information, care tips, general advice on mantises. Discuss mantis and the mantiskeeping hobby. Share pictures, seek advice, trade, have a good time!

Created Apr 17, 2012

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a community for mantis lovers, and owners to share pictures, articles, discuss breeding, trade nymphs and oothecas, DIY projects and everything inbetween this wonderful hobby!

10/8/2018 hello! A couple of users haven't been able to post on here. It appears that their posts don't show up after being submitted. if this is happening to you let us know so we can look into it.

The Mantis

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Subclass: Pterygota
Infraclass: Neoptera
Superorder: Dictyoptera
Order: Mantodea

Faqs and useful info

[Fruit fly medium recipe with most success] (http://www.reddit.com/r/mantids/comments/27lerf/fruit_fly_medium_recipe/)
other fruit fly culturing medium recipes to try
General Mantis Caresheet (Lots of info!)

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