Northern Grass Mantis (Brunneria borealis)

Size

Females up to 77cm (3in)

Moisture

45-60% Humidity

Spray 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.