- Sustainably Sourced Ootheca: Chinese mantis ootheca (egg cases) are ethically sourced from fields in the USA, ensuring each case is fresh and viable. These mantis species have thrived in the ecosystem for over 125 years from 1896 and classified as “Naturalized” offering an eco-friendly addition to gardens and educational projects.
- Simple Indoor or Outdoor Hatching: Easily hatch mantis ootheca eggs indoors or outdoors. Indoors, place in a warm spot at 75-85°F to hatch in 2-6 weeks, it can take 2-12 weeks at 70°F. Outdoors, Place in crotch of plant or hang with a string approximately 1-2 feet off the ground in the canopy of a tree to hide from animals and birds. Perfect for classrooms, greenhouses, gardens, or orchards.
- Enhance Your Garden's Ecosystem: Introduce Chinese mantis nymphs to your garden for a harmonious environment. They coexist peacefully with beneficial like ladybugs, helping maintain balance in vegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental plants, and tree nurseries.
- Perfect for Education and Hobbyists: Ideal for schools, stem education, hobbyists, and gardeners, these mantises provide a hands-on learning opportunity. Their lifecycle and natural behaviours offer educational value while sparking interest in biology and sustainable gardening practices.
- Vibrant and Long-Living Species: The Chinese mantis, North America’s largest species, grows up to 4.3 inches long with stunning green and brown hues. Their easy care and captivating lifecycle make them a great choice for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.
The USMANTIS Chinese Mantis Egg Cases provide a sustainable and educational way to enrich your garden or classroom. Each ootheca (egg case) is sourced responsibly from fields in the USA, guaranteeing freshness and viability. These mantis eggs ootheca hatch into Chinese mantises (Teodora sinensis), the largest mantis species in North America, recognized for their captivating size, colour, and role in maintaining garden ecosystems. Chinese mantises, "naturalized" in the USA since 1896, are essential contributors to biodiversity. They coexist harmoniously with beneficial, including ladybugs, and adapt well to gardens, greenhouses, orchards, and more. Hatch your mantis eggs ootheca indoors or outdoors with ease indoors, place the ootheca in a warm environment (70-85°F) and expect hatching in 2-6 weeks. Outdoors, secure the egg cases to plants or branches to protect against predators. Each egg case can yield up to 200 nymphs, which will disperse naturally. This kit includes a free hatching bag to ensure a controlled environment, whether for education or hobbyist purposes. The lifecycle of the Chinese mantis, from egg to adult, offers a unique opportunity to observe and learn about nature while contributing to your garden’s health and biodiversity. Elevate your gardening experience or educational project with the USMANTIS Chinese Mantis Egg Cases perfect for beginners and experts alike!
