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Thanks again for the welcomes. By the way what type of mantids are the ones I am finding, can someone ID from the pictures I posted? I've been trying to research via the pictures on this forum but not really sure as it seems many here are more exotic. They are turning up in Los Angeles county...

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Thanks for the welcomes. I use a Pentax K or Q camera with a 100mm macro lens. The K series are DSLRs so work great for close ups of the bigger insects. The Q series have a smaller sensor and with the same macro lens make tiny insects look really big. Any brand will work I'm just familiar...

Hello, I am a mantis newbie interested in learning more about these fascinating creatures. I have only observed and photographed the local ones I have found in my garden, but have not endeavoured to keep or raise any yet. I collect ootheca that I find while out on photo walks in the outskirts...