Haven't heard from odontomantis lately

[agent A]

Hello all, I'm just wondering, has odontomantis gone out of culture? It's been a long long time since I saw pics of them here or heard any mention on an odontomantis

I hope some peeps still have them

 

[lunarstorm]

Agreed, I wouldn't be surprised if they were out of US culture (though you'd be surprised at how many people have exotic mantids but are not active board members.)

Hopefully someone is able to help bring 'em back soon!

 

[agent A]

Not me, I had 99% mortality by L2 with mine

 

[crucis]

Incidentally i kept an 'extended family' of them last year. Had to let all of them go in November after i tried (and failed) to juggle them with college. No prizes for guessing, but i'm not from the US They are native to my country, so I've been able to release all the excess hatchlings I've had along the way.

The specimens I've raised / spotted come in many different colour variants, especially as nymphs. I paired two of these variants up; the male responded to the female's pheromones and viable offspring were produced... so I wouldn't be so presumptuous as to call them different species. (Before I get yelled at, I gotta clarify that the variants I paired occur within the same acre of forest )

While (with me being a noob!) it would be a great honour if I could help reboot the US culture or enhance its gene pool, I really wouldn't want to risk crossing my country's customs. The regulations, risks, and penalties are really harsh...

Here's some images though, if anyone's interested (sorry but my camera is a crappy digital point-and-shoot)

Cheers everyone.

 

[agent A]

Nice pics!!! I love these little guys

 

[bobericc]

Its possible I may have this species, mislabeled as hestiasula..

Can anyone identify my nymph?

http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=2_imag0243.jpg

http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=2_Imag0245.jpg

 

[gripen]

Definatltly not hestiasula

 

[Ruaumoko]

I have a couple of recently shed Odontomantis Females, Males are not far behind. I also have 11-12 Nymphs at pre-sub or below as well

 

[crucis]

Its possible I may have this species, mislabeled as hestiasula..

Can anyone identify my nymph?

http://img4.imagetit...=2_imag0243.jpg

http://img4.imagetit...=2_Imag0245.jpg

Looks like Odontomantis to me Will prob be adult male next moult, or subadult female if I read the wingbuds wrong...

Nice pics!!! I love these little guys

Thanks!! I love em too. Lively and attractive species

 

[yen_saw]

I just gave away 4 L2 Odontomantis nymphs to a member during TAMU Insect Open House recently.

 

[agent A]

so u keep odontomantis currently? is it the kind u sent me december 2010?

 

[yen_saw]

so u keep odontomantis currently? is it the kind u sent me december 2010?

I don't right now. No that was different species.

 

[agent A]

Oh ok

The quest continues...

 

[patyczak]

Don't worry, I have them in breeding

I can have Odontomantis principes ooths for sale - if somebody will be interested just send PM with offer of price.