Blue dot/blood(?) On mantis antenna

[-.-LIndsey-.-]

Yes, I've recently moved my mantis from one house to another and while feeding her I noticed a small blue dot on the tip of her left antenna, she ate well and licked honey, she's been acting okay, should I be worried?

 

[CosbyArt]

@-.-LIndsey-.- I wouldn't worry.

Such a small possible broken or damaged area is minor and should not affect her. It will likely develop a black "scab" on the area within a few days.

I've had several wild caught mantids that were missing parts of their antennas, and a occasion captive raised mantid as well, and none were affected by the damage or the missing antenna either. Thankfully it isn't like a feline cat whisker, causing balancing issues and such.

 

[-.-LIndsey-.-]

@CosbyArt

This morning I noticed when I turned on the light her eyes were black, when before they were green, she's an adult so she isn't molting,  i have pictures before and then after

 

[CosbyArt]

@CosbyArt This morning I noticed when I turned on the light her eyes were black, when before they were green, she's an adult so she isn't molting,  i have pictures before and then after

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Yes the eyes darkening is normal, it allows them to see better at night (some species/individuals are much more pronounced in the color difference too).

No molts left is no issue for the damaged antenna, as mentioned it will simply "scab" over.