Praying Mantis Gift Set

Description

Our Praying Mantis Gift set gives you an up-close look at the unique life cycle of a native Carolina Mantis. From ootheca (egg case) to emergence, this "watch and wait" project teaches kids about the three-step process of incomplete metamorphosis, and introduces them to beneficial insects. Patience will be rewarded, this project can take up to 12 weeks, as the nymphs wait for warm spring weather to emerge. 

Available for a limited time only. Please note, egg case shapes may vary. The Carolina mantis egg case is long, skinny and contains up to 200 nymphs! 

It's Egg-Cellent

• One-of-a-kind experience
• STEM Centered Learning Opportunity
• Encourages mindfulness.  
• Fun for any age!

Helpful Hints for Hatching:

• Your ootheca should hatch within 12 weeks! 
• Warm environments help the egg case to hatch quickly. 
• Baby Praying Mantises should be released in daytime, outdoor temperatures above 50 degrees. They should not be released in snow or rain. 
• Due to import/export restrictions, we are unable to ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses.

Includes:

• Live Carolina Praying Mantis Egg Case (contains 75 to 200 baby mantises!)
• Hatching Plant Egg Case Holder
• Set of Praying Mantis Life Cycle Figurines
• Special, escape-proof Praying Mantis Habitat
• Praying Mantis Egg Case Instructional Guide
  

Due to the many variables involved in raising a praying mantis, Insect Lore does not guarantee that your baby praying mantis will grow to adulthood.

Ages 4+