Dead Leaf Shedding Sequence Pics

[Rib]

I know its not very "professional", but I always have a favourite mantis, and I always give my favourite mantis a name. This one's called Tea, and today she finally shed to an adult. Now I've always seemed to miss the final shed to an adult and I marked the occasion with some pictures. The final molt is always the most interesting, because you get the wings too. The pictures aren't very good quality, especially the first one, but thats because I didn't want to disturb her. Anyway, Enjoy:

 

[Ian]

Awsome pix rob! You gotta love the dessicata

 

[Lee2k4]

I love that species I think it's going to be my next purchase. Nice pictures.

 

[julian camilo]

brilliant photos considering the situation, the find the last most absolutely fascinating to watch but had never seen photos of the whole process, so thanks for these.

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