Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii, just molted to L5

[papilio_]

I feel compelled to do a shoot every time one of the mantids molts, which with flower mantids seems to be about once a week.

Strange to realize that this little mantis is now in the same instar as my Idolos, what monsters they are!

Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii, L5

 

[Sticky]

I love the lavender eyes!! So beautiful. The pic at the bottom is a fun one. It looks like your little one is saying"Pick me up!"

 

[Vlodek]

Wow. The last picture remains me of a scene from "Lord of the Rings" when Gandalf vs. Galrog. (YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!!)

 

[papilio_]

I love the lavender eyes!! So beautiful. The pic at the bottom is a fun one. It looks like your little one is saying"Pick me up!"

LOL Thanks a lot Sticky!

Wow. The last picture remains me of a scene from "Lord of the Rings" when Gandalf vs. Galrog. (YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!!)

Thanks Vlodek! Haha ... someone said the same thing about that pic on flickr!

 

[jsorigami]

Love the bright colors! The last photo is pretty funny haha

 

[papilio_]

Thanks jsorigami!

 

[happy1892]

That last picture is great.

 

[papilio_]

Thanks a lot happy1892!

 

[SillyMantis]

Good-lookin' mantis you got there. Wonderful photos as well.

 

[papilio_]

Good-lookin' mantis you got there. Wonderful photos as well.

Thank you! These really are spectacular, even if they are fairly common.

 

[Digger]

Beautiful blending of flower and mantid colors. Nice work!

 

[papilio_]

Thanks Digger!

 

[dmina]

Do you have an update photo?

 

[papilio_]

Hi dmina,

Not quite yet, I've received some Orchid nymphs which are taking most of my attention right now, but I'm hoping to get a few images of the freshly molted wahlis today or tomorrow, hopefully even a focus stack or two if I get an especially cooperative mantis.

 

[dmina]

I understand about the mantis cooperating... They just want to climb on the camera... and play... They are not professional at all!