
Helvia cardinalis Yellow orchid flower mantis
Helvia cardinalis orchid flower mantis. Rare new species! For sale Orchid flower mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) and yellow orchid mantis (Helvia cardinalis, formerly Parymenopus davisoni) -This is a relatively new species in this hobby and especially rare in the USA. We are excited to offer these as they are a very beautiful and rare species. Care: The ideal temperature for this Mantis is about 28 ° C, but you can vary the temperature between 25 ° and 35 ° C. At night the temperature should be at least 18 ° C. If you want to mate a male and a female that where born at the same time, you need to slow down the development of the male. These males should be constantly kept at 18 ° C. This species needs a relatively high humidity. Approximately 60 to 80% RH. The nymphs are better kept drier, they are very sensitive to a humid environment. You can mist the nymphs about 1x per week, also depending on the ventilation you have in their enclosure. As the nymphs get older, you can gradually incr