Jack of all Inverts

Salutations from the East Coast! I’m the Jack of all Invertebrates.

Since I was little I’ve always been obsessed with bugs. I started by raising butterflies with the help of my parents and have been working with Lepidoptera since. For over a decade I’ve been raising Bold Jumping Spiders. Mantises specifically have been a passion since Nike, my late Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) baffled me and contributed to science by being the first recorded instance of her genus to display parthenogenesis - virgin birth. After discovering the bountiful menagerie of invert communities, I became inspired to share my invertebrates and educate the public about the importance of all species. I graduated in 2020 with a degree in Captive Wildlife Care and Education, and like it or not, bugs are wildlife. I pride myself in being a diverse keeper, as I was once told by a naturalist that I had to pick a specific organism to focus and study. I reject that notion and aim to be a true jack of all trades. I have recently gotten into beetles, tarantulas, and true bugs; I'm now also looking for my first scorpion. I hope to curate information about various invertebrates, contribute to entomological science, and expand my horizons as a keeper; all while providing affordable bugs to the average invert keeper.

I am currently working on tracking molts for various species of mantis to determine instars of maturity, as well as looking at when individuals seemingly gain or lose an instar. Additionally, I am keeping known parthenogenic species such as Brunneria borealis to hopefully better understand this phenomena.

I independently started this business at the start of 2024. My best friend and I hand coded this website. Credit to Roselle Designs.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Thank you for choosing the Jack of all Inverts!

1. Name your own & take it home: All critters you named will have a 10% discount!
2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Return your box to receive extra freebies in your next order!
3. Raptorials & Chelicerae: Buy a spider and mantis together and get $10 off your purchase!
4. Predator & Prey: All predator orders will be offered a free appropriately sized feeder pack!
5. All the Single Ladies: Adult Female Budwing Mantises: 3 for $40, 5 for $60, or 10 for $100!
6. Fall Favors: Buy a bag of leaves for only $5, and a box of leaves for only $30! Happy Fall!

BULK PRICES: Available for Lobster Roaches, Buffalo Worms, Stickbug Eggs, Budwing Nymphs & More!

Breeding Collabs

• An adult male Victory Jumper (Phidippus nikites). I have been given an adult female and would love to attempt pairing.
• An adult female Phasmomantella cf. nichuana (sp. "Vietnam") to pair with my two adult males.
• Subadult male African Twig Mantises (Popa spurca) to breed with my 2 subadult females. I have one presub male.
• A presub or subadult male Cryptic Mantis (Sibylla pretiosa) to breed with my sub female.
• Prepresub or Presub male Panther Mantis (Tarachodula pantherina) to breed with my 3 presub females. Seeking at least 2, preferably more.
• If you have a male budwing (Parasphendale agrionina) and wish to breed, I will send you one of my unpaired adult females.

Also Seeking

• European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) oothecae. They are commonly found around the United States. I'll take as many as you can find in bulk.
• Asian Jumping Mantises (Statilia maculata) and Mediterranean Mantises (Iris oratoria) to breed in captivity. I will also take any oothecae found.
• Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) & Larger Florida Mantis (Stagmomantis floridensis) sexed breeding pairs or oothecae.
• Ant Mantis (Odontomantis sp.) oothecae, bulk nymphs, or sexed adult pairs. I will not be thwarted by bad timing twice!!!
• Any bright yellow mantises! The closer to the color #FFCC00 the better! Take my money, I WANT ‘EM. Please please please pleaaaase.
• More mantises! Approach me with what you have and I’ll buy or swap with you. I’m interested in any species not on my keep list, plus the following specifics: Metilia sp., Choeradodis sp., Odontomantis sp., Blepharopsis mendica, Heterochaeta orientalis, Hierodula majuscula, Omomantis zebrata, Stenopylla lobivertex, Parasphendale affinis, Tripodomantis tenera, & Kongobatha diademata.
• I collect mantis oothecae! If you wish to part with any infertile or hatched ooths, send me a message! I'll happily take them off your hands.
• Blatchley's Walkingstick (Manomera blatcheyi) eggs, preferably 15+. I aim to cultivate this species in captivity alongside D. femorata.
• More isopods for the collection! Specifically looking for more Porcellionides pruniosus "Red Koi" (20+ ct), Armadillidium Badium "BumbleBee", & Armadillidium vulgare "Pennypack Gold”. I'd also take anything colorful or unique!
• Any Phidippus species jumpers that I haven’t kept yet. I'm specifically on the hunt for Phidippus whitmani and Phidippus mystaceus.
• Brazilian Jewel Tarantula (Typhochlaena seladonia), Peacock Tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), and Orange Baboon Tarantula (Pterinochilus murinus) young slings. Other colorful tarantula slings may also pique my interest.
• Seeking a female Western Widow (Latrodectus hesperus) to keep in captivity. Slings, adults, and gravid females are all acceptable.
• Seeking any species of spiny orb-weaver (Gasteracanthinae sp.) to raise in captivity. I have no preference over what color.
• Seeking to own my first scorpion. I am interested in a Striped Bark Scorpion (Centruroides vittatus). I would prefer a young individual to raise.
• Lepidoptera to raise next year during the summmer. Specifically looking for Deaths Head Hawkmoths (Acheronita sp.), Rosy Maple Moths (Dryocampa rubicunda), Luna Moths (Actias luna), Io Moths (Automeris io), Polyphemus Moths (Antheraea polyphemus) and any Tiger Moths (Tribe Arctiini).
• Any species of Lepidoptera that can feed on Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). I am seeking some moths to keep during winter that are not feeder moths.
• Eyed Click Beetles (Alaus sp.) adults or larvae. Preferably the native eastern (Alaus oculatus). I am also interested in Bioluminescent Click Beetles (Pyrophorus sp.), preferably adults.
• More color variations of Metallic Stag Beetles (Cyclommatus metallifer finae). I currently only have purple individuals.
• Seeking Sapphire Flower Beetles (Protaetia cyanochlora)! Looking for either multiple grubs or adult pairs.
• Seeking more super tiny beetles! Looking for Wheat Weevils (Sitophilus granarius), Shiny Spider Beetles (Gibbium psylloides), and other species of Flour Beetles (Tribolium sp.) to culture.
• Brown-lipped Snails (Cepaea nemoralis) with yellow shells, bright colors, and/or vivid markings.
• Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers (Romalea microptera) 7-10+ individuals.
• Horrid King Assassin Bugs (Psyttala horrida), ~10 individuals with at least one pair.
• More Butterwort (Pinguicula) varieties, especially colorful ones. Looking specifically for Pinguicula gigantea and Pinguicula lutea.
• I want a pawpaw (Asimina triloba) plant. I wanna try the fruit so bad! Does anyone have seeds?
• Seeking a prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) cactus. Potentially another Opuntia rufida or O. microdasys.
• Live sphagnum moss! As healthy as it comes, and preferably in a large amount.
• A BULK ORDER OF CORK BARK. I need a lot of it for various animals and planned set-ups.