Anyone raising Idolomantis diabolicas?

[Don L.]

I have one growing Idolomantis diabolica nymph whose sex is yet undetermined. When it is mature I will be

looking for a mate for it. Is anyone else raising these, and if so, would you be interested in making pairs?

 

[jameslongo]

Count the segments of the abdomen from underneath & from the tip to get the sex right. Generally, 6 segs for female & 7-8 for male. Then you can narrow down your search. Happy hunting

 

[Don L.]

Count the segments of the abdomen from underneath & from the tip to get the sex right. Generally, 6 segs for female & 7-8 for male. Then you can narrow down your search. Happy hunting

Thanks. I do know about counting the segments, but with this species being so... ornate, it is difficult to sex by the eye alone just yet. I will use a small magnifying glass as it gets larger to determine its sex. I do appreciate the info, and thanks for the good wishes! Don