About to molt or stressed? Pulsing abdomen

[Mantidaddicted]

Curious....

what is the typical orchid mantis threat pose?

Do they put their bodies low to the ground?

 

[Sarah K]

Curious....

what is the typical orchid mantis threat pose?

Do they put their bodies low to the ground?

Here is a picture of an L1 orchid mantis with threat pose I found. The open arms is the key. I've seen several different types of mantis nymphs stand up tall like this and open thier arms out wide. Usually when confronted by another mantis nymph in a group enclosure. Pretty cool!

 

[Mantidaddicted]

Here is a picture of an L1 orchid mantis with threat pose I found. The open arms is the key. I've seen several different types of mantis nymphs stand up tall like this and open thier arms out wide. Usually when confronted by another mantis nymph in a group enclosure. Pretty cool!

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hahah, I love this picture so much. I have yet to see Sweet Pea do this, but I guess she hasn't felt threatened by anything yet lol.