Wandering Violin Mantis – Gonglyus Gongylodes
1x Unsexed Nymph
Key Characteristics –
• Ideal for beginners.
• Medium mantis – Adult females up to 12-13cm, males smaller.
• Excellent masters of disguise, they resemble brown leaves and are named for their distinctive violin shape.
• Fascinating to observe. Very aggressive towards prey. Tolerant of correct handling. Always handle cautiously and never leave a child alone with a mantis. Adult males of this species are prone to flight, adult females are not.
• Under no circumstances should these be kept communally.
• These will thrive on large fruitflies and then green/bluebottle flies, locusts moths and dubia roaches after the 4th Instar. They do not require a feeding schedule as a thinner abdomen will indicate hunger and a satiated mantis will look plump. Mantis can comfortably hunt prey up to 50% their body length.
Environment for this species-
• Violin Mantises are best kept at 20-25c allowing for a slight drop during the night.
• They require a humidity of around 70-80%. This can be achieved by misting the enclosure with either spring water or tap water treated with our Hydropure solution. A thermometer/hygrometer is advisable for monitoring these levels.
• They will drink from the droplets of moisture in their enclosure, separate water is unnecessary.
• All mantis require an enclosure at least 3x as tall as they are long. This is to allow ample space for molting so please bear this in mind