Can anyone ID him/her?

[Domanating]

A molt is imminent when her wingbuds are swollen. If she has, I suggest you let her be.

Like this:

This trick does not apply for younger mantids because their wing buds aren't developed yet, so there's no obvious sign of a molt.

They can however postpone a molt if being handled. Personally i prefer not to push my luck.

 

[Ntsees]

...Do you know what Instar she may be?....

Based on your pictures, your mantid looks like it's a subadult. If so, next molt will be the final molt and it'll be an adult with wings.

 

[Syndragy]

A molt is imminent when her wingbuds are swollen. If she has, I suggest you let her be.

Like this:

This trick does not apply for younger mantids because their wing buds aren't developed yet, so there's no obvious sign of a molt.

They can however postpone a molt if being handled. Personally i prefer not to push my luck.

Ah I understand now, thank you for the help