Praying Mantis Egg Case

Description

Learn about the unique life cycle of the native Carolina Mantis with your very own egg case (ootheca). Perfect for those who already have a Praying Mantis Habitat, this experience teaches little learners about the three-step process of incomplete metamorphosis and is an introduction to the world of beneficial insects. Watch and wait, it can take your baby nymphs up to 12 weeks 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! 

Marvelous Mantids

• Learn about incomplete metamorphosis
• Watch baby mantises (nymphs) emerge from their egg case
• Makes biology fun and accessible!
  

Ready to Learn?

• Egg cases are available now until May, or until supplies last. Allow 3 to 12 weeks to hatch.
• Your egg case will hatch more quickly if you place it in a warm environment. Do not place in direct sunlight.
• Daytime temperatures must be above 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above when you release your mantises. They cannot be released in snow or rain.
• We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses.
• Our escape-proof Pop Up Port-A-Bug makes a great egg case habitat!

Comes with

• Egg Case (contains 75-200 nymphs). 
• Praying Mantis Quick 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+