Wandering Violin Mantis

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