Northern Grass Mantis (Brunneria borealis)
Size
Females up to 77cm (3in)
Moisture
45-60% HumiditySpray daily
Temperature
22-30°C (72-86°F)
Sexing
This species is ALWAYS female.
Lifespan
After molting to adult, they will last 6-8 months.
Instars
This species generally matures at i8 or i9.
Feeding
Can be very clumbsy when hunting, but are very determined. It is best to offer flying prey.
- i1-i3: D. hydei, Micro Roaches
- i4-i5: D. hydei, Micro Roaches, Pantry Moths, House Flies, Small Waxmoths
- i6-i9: House Flies, Blue Bottle Flies, Waxmoths, Small Roaches
Enclosure
Brunneria prefer a large assortment of sticks to exist in or at least semi dense grass-like foliage. Enclosures should be at least 2 times as wide as the mantis is long and 3 times as tall as the mantis is long. This will give them space to molt. Mesh butterfly pop-ups are commonly used for older individuals.
Here are some guidelines:
- i1-i3: 5.5oz deli container
- i4-i6: 32oz deli container
- i7-i9: 80oz deli container or pop up mesh
Other Info:
This species is entirely made up of females and reproduces through parthenogenesis. Oothecae will take several months to hatch (~6-9). This species also has severely reduced wings, almost to a comical level.