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Posted 29 July 2010 - 11:04 PM

I was told my new mantis was the largest mantis, an African mantis. Does anyone know the scientific name?
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Posted 29 July 2010 - 11:10 PM

There are a lot of African mantid species. Show us what it looks like and some of us might be able to help.
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 02:15 AM

Here's a couple of photos:

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Posted 30 July 2010 - 05:39 AM

As was mentioned, many species from Africa. The most common one that is called "African mantis" is in the genus Sphodromantis. There are at least a couple species in that genus that have been in the hobby; lineola/centralia/viridis.
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 06:22 AM

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Posted 30 July 2010 - 11:05 AM

View PostRick, on 30 July 2010 - 05:39 AM, said:

As was mentioned, many species from Africa. The most common one that is called "African mantis" is in the genus Sphodromantis. There are at least a couple species in that genus that have been in the hobby; lineola/centralia/viridis.


The woman also said it was going to be very colorful? Maybe viridis?
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 12:45 PM

View PostSGcvn69, on 30 July 2010 - 11:05 AM, said:

The woman also said it was going to be very colorful? Maybe viridis?


When I had them they were normally green or brown.
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 03:26 PM

View PostRick, on 30 July 2010 - 12:45 PM, said:

When I had them they were normally green or brown.


Not sure what she meant then I guess...will have to see what this one grows up to look like!
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Posted 30 July 2010 - 03:32 PM

Just called them...swore they said African when I bought it, but today they are saying it is a Giant Asiatic. <shrugs>
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