What instar is this Carolina mantis at?

DeusVult · Aug 3, 2017

Found this little guy right by my house pretty sure it's a female Carolina

Aquaticcreature · Aug 3, 2017

I don't have any experience with this species, but I would guess it's at least L3, but probably L4. I am new to mantids so don't take my guess as truth.

wetterdew · Aug 3, 2017

I have 3 adult carolinas that I grew from L2s and I agree with Aquaticcreature.

DeusVult · Aug 3, 2017

Thanks

Mystymantis · Aug 3, 2017

I think it is an L4. I also think its a female. But you would have to count the abdomen to be sure.

DeusVult · Aug 4, 2017

DeusVult · Aug 4, 2017

It had like 5 or 6 segments.

Sarah K · Aug 4, 2017

Mystymantis said:
I think it is an L4. I also think its a female. But you would have to count the abdomen to be sure.

I would second this due to the green color of the mantis. All the male Carolinas I have ever seen are brown with green legs. When the mantis has uniform green or uniform brown between legs and body, you have a female on your hands!

DeusVult · Aug 5, 2017

Thanks

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