Finally captured a large-ish mantis!

[shaneckc]

Not entirely sure what the species is, but it looks like a male. Found it hanging out between my screen door and sliding glass door this morning. I fed him a small grasshopper that I found outside. Seems to be a sub adult, it looks like his wings are starting to come in.









Any input on what species this is?

 

[brancsikia339]

mantis religiosa

 

[shaneckc]

Thank you!

 

[happy1892]

It looks like female.

 

[Ntsees]

I agree with the species and that it's female. It's going to get bigger in its next final molt.

 

[hibiscusmile]

All wrong! It found you!

 

[shaneckc]

haha, thanks everyone! I thought it was male because of how slim it is, but I don't know much about it, so I'm glad to hear from more knowledgeable members!

 

[happy1892]

Males are thiner than that.

 

[shaneckc]

Not sure what to feed this gal, though... Having a hard time finding large enough prey for her.

 

[ScienceGirl]

The species is Mantis religiosa. It is easily recognized by the black circles on the inside of the forearms. Sometimes the black circle surrounds a white circle, but other times it can be all black.

Congrats!

 

[Ntsees]

Not sure what to feed this gal, though... Having a hard time finding large enough prey for her.

The moths from the front porch light at night or morning should help.