Creo confusion please help

[HungryGhost]

First off, this is my first mantis that I have raised to adulthood. One of my creo pict's started its final molt last night about 8 pm. Plenty of humidity in the enclosure (maybe too much?) but still the final result 14 hours later is less than spectacular. I'm horrible at sexing mantids and there is where the confusion lies. Is this a male or female? The deformed wings have thrown me off. I got it at L2 and it's now L7. Thanks in advance.

PS - up until this morning I was guessing female

 

[Vlodek]

It's a girl!

 

[Extrememantid]

Female.. The wings shouldn't effect to much... She should be able to breed normally if your planning on breeding.

 

[AxolotlsAreCoolToo]

On the plus side now that her underwings are exposed you will be able to enjoy her magenta colors

 

[agent A]

first off if its female shes at L8

second she will be fine

 

[HungryGhost]

first off if its female shes at L8

second she will be fine

Thanks. How long on average do adult females live?

 

[gripen]

first off if its female shes at L8

second she will be fine

Actually she is an adult. L8 is the incorrect term.

 

[Extrememantid]

Actually she is an adult. L8 is the incorrect term

yes.. adult is the correct term. no point in saying the instar.

 

[agent A]

Thanks. How long on average do adult females live?

4-5 months