Rhombodera extensicollis - Giant Asian Shield Mantis

Rhombodera extensicollis (giant shield mantis) is a species of praying mantis of the Genus Rhombodera. It is native to Asia. Growth is around 4". A beautiful green mantis with a large appetite. They are docile and easily will walk around on you and likes to be held. These are excellent pets.  Common name: Giant shield mantisDistribution: Thailand IndiaMax. size: Male ~10 cm, female ~11 cmCareTemperature: Day 22 - 26 °C, night room temperatureRelative humidity: Day 50 - 60 %, night 60 - 70 %Recommended min. size of terrarium WxDxH: 30 x 30 x 40 cmAggressivity against each other: MediumLevel of difficulty: Beginner (good ventilation needed)CycleMoults until fully grown: ~9 (adult in L10)FeedingL1: Small fruit fly Drosophila melanogasterL2/L3: Big fruit fly Drosophila hydeiL4/L5: Greenbottle fly Lucilia sp.L6 - adult: Bluebottle fly Calliphora sp.Adult females especially love big insects like grasshoppers and cockroaches.