Oxyothespis dumonti adult female (North African Grass Mantis)

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Precarious

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Baby pics here:

http://mantidforum.n...showtopic=23783

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Come now mantids don't moult that fast... Where did you get her?

 
It is a fairly small species though, who knew they could mature within a month

 
gripen said:
Come now mantids don't moult that fast... Where did you get her?
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I accidentally discovered they mature really fast in the microwave on defrost. Don't try is though because some species explode. :mellow:

 
Na ah! The adult female was part of a trade! I saw that on your other post. The one about the Oxyothespis dumonti (North Afican Mantis) :) <_<

Wish I posted this sooner. By now many mantids have lost their lives in the microwave :D :eek:

 
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Hertarem45 said:
Na ah! The adult female was part of a trade! I saw that on your other post. The one about the Oxyothespis dumonti (North Afican Mantis) :) <_<

Wish I posted this sooner. By now many mantids have lost their lives in the microwave :D :eek:
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OK, you're right. The microwave trick only works for ooths. 4 reelz, yall. :shifty: :no:

 
Lol I was like what the heck... They grow quickly, but c'mon. I'm trying to decide if I need someone to send me a lady or if it's better for me to just send someone else males as needed.

 
angelofdeathzz said:
Your photo's look better than ever! Is that the same one(species) you put in the calender?
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Thanks! This new lens really makes a difference.

No, that was Humbertiella ceylonica (Indian Bark Mantis) in the calender. Another species with a really interesting face.

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Nice looking mantis(The Oxyothespis)! Not that the Humbertiella isn't pretty. :tt1: I agree with Nick, your pics do look better with the new lens!

 
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Hmmm. These are harder to sex than I thought. There's that extra something or other on the end.

 
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