Stumped myself-Help ID

guapoalto049 · May 28, 2011

I was going through some photos and found this one. I'm not sure where I got it from but kudos to whomever took it. The thing is an absolute beast!

It looks like it could be in the Rhombodera genus considering her stocky build and ootheca shape.

Thoughts? Comments? Any clue??

guapoalto049 · May 28, 2011

Kudos to Dan Perlman!!

patrickfraser · May 28, 2011

After very close inspection, I would have to say it is a Parental Mantis with eggs.

I just couldn't help myself.

kitkat39 · May 28, 2011

I love the wings on that girl!

brancsikia · May 28, 2011

Very nice species.

It was in culture some years back.

It is Antemna rapax STÅL, 1877.

Difficult to breed...

For more photos have a look at Terra Typica Mantodea database.

Cheers

guapoalto049 · May 28, 2011

Aha!! Thank you brancsikia, I have never seen that mantid before. Brancsikia also happen to be another cool species

brancsikia · May 28, 2011

Brancsikia is very nice but difficult and has only one generation per year.

There are other cool species, even in the genus Miomantis.

Have a look at the pictures in the updated IGM list, number 226... a zebra mantis.

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