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Mantisheaven

Species: Xylica oedematosa (PSG 234).

Common Name: None

Size:  Maximum:  Males, 5cm.  Females, 6cm.

Breeding: Sexual

Eggs: These are dropped to the floor. 

Food: Bramble.

Humidity: Medium.  Spray every two or three days.

Comments:  This is a relatively easy species to keep.  They are pea green and pretty.  They are easily handled, undemanding and a good addition to any collection.  They are said to emit an odour similar to apples, although I have not noticed this yet.  Adults are wingless and would seem to mate a lot of the time!