2 different

[hibiscusmile]

Here's two different but beautiful species of the Chinese Mantis in my Hibiscus patch.

This one shows the green underneath the brown wings,

While this one blends right in just being Green!

 

[Andrew]

That green one looks just like the grass.

 

[Precious]

I love the Chinese. Your photos are beautiful. Are these guys just hanging out in your garden or did you place them there for the shoot?

 

[hibiscusmile]

I had them in the Bugatorium, & i felt it was time to release them so they could find a mate.... The Dog, Abby stuck her nose in their containers and chased the brown one out. I was going to get my camera when I came back her big nose was in it and he was taking off :lol: i'll make her pay for it tomorrow though. I'll make her pose for a picture. She hates it! :lol:

 

[yen_saw]

Nice looking chinese mantis, they blend in well obviously, i can never find a wild chinese mantis here

Are they a pair? the first one looks like a male and female on the second. Maybe they will mate in your backyard.

 

[hibiscusmile]

No both are males! But I have females out there so they are in luck (off with their heads) or maybe not!

 

[Ian]

Nice photos Rebecca

Great colouration I must say.

 

[Sparky]

I wish mine would turn green like that.