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Yellow Orchid Mantis
Helvia cardinalis or the Yellow Orchid Mantis is a relatively new species to the mantis keeping trade. Similar in appearance and development to the more common white orchid mantis, these mantis are golden yellow to greenish yellow in color and can develop pink hues on the legs and abdomen.
Found in south east Asia, adults the females are much larger than the males and have six wing spots. A bit smaller than white orchid mantis, females will only reach about 1-1.5 inches. It also know as the yellow flower mantis and Davison's mantis.
Feeding
lying insects are the preferred source of food. As nymphs fruit flies are the ideal food source and increase to house flies and blue/green bottle flies as they get larger. They also will enjoy moths or other harmless flying insects. It’s recommended that the size of the feeder insect does not exceed 1/2 the mantis length.
Crickets and meal worms can cause health problems and should be avoided.
Most pet stores sell fruit flies and wax worms that can be grown into moths. Larger flies can found easily from online suppliers or sometimes from bait shops.
