Dmina's mantid collection in progression 2014

[dmina]

I just wanted to share with you how small the adult male T.elegans is compared to my fingernail.. can't wait to see how much larger the female gets..

 

[CosbyArt]

Nice Denise, lots of little ones running around

Uh oh, I see you got Idolos too now, best of luck Sorry to see your green Ghost momma passed, sounds like she did it the best way possible though.

Love the double fist eating poses, I have a few that prefer it (and one who still tries to grab a third with it's mouth occasional lol). Looks like you've been bit by the collecting bug again, how many species are you up to?

 

[dmina]

Thanks Thomas

This is what I have or have had...

Aconstista multicolor - nymphs

Aconstista sp. - nymphs

Acromantis japonica – Japanese Boxer Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooths

Blepharopsis mendica - Devil’s Flower Mantis - nymph

Creobroter pictpennis – Flower Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Deroplatys desiccata – Dead Leaf Mantis - ooth, nymphs

Deroplatys lobata – Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Empusa - nymph

Heterochaeta occidentalis - Giant African Stick Mantis - nymph

Hestiasula major – Giant Boxer - - ooth , nymph, breeder

Hymenopus coronatus – Orchid Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Idolomantis diabolica – Devils Flower Mantis - ooth, nymph

Miomantis Binotata -African Pinstriped Mantis -- ooth , nymph, breeder

Miomantis paykullii – Egyptian Mantis - nymphs, breeder

Parasphendale agrionina – African Budwing Mantis - nymphs, breeder, ooths

Phyllocrania paradoxa – Ghost Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Pnignomantis medioconstricta - Indonesia Double Shield Mantis nymphs,

Polyspilota sp. - Ooths, nymphs,

Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii – Spiny Flower Mantis or #9 Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooths

Popa spurca – African Twig Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Pnigomantis medioconstricta – Indonesia Double Shield Mantis - nymphs,

Rhombodera valida – Giant Shield Mantis - nymphs

Sybilla pretiosa – Cryptic Mantis - nymphs

Sphodromantis viridis – African Giant Mantis nymphs,

Stagmomantis carolina -Carolina Mantis - nymphs

Tenodera sinensis – Chinese Mantis nymphs

Theopropus elegans - Banded Flower Mantis -nymphs

There are a couple here that I would like to try again...

 

[MantidBro]

Thanks Thomas

This is what I have or have had...

Aconstista multicolor - nymphs

Aconstista sp. - nymphs

Acromantis japonica Japanese Boxer Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooths

Blepharopsis mendica - Devils Flower Mantis - nymph

Creobroter pictpennis Flower Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Deroplatys desiccata Dead Leaf Mantis - ooth, nymphs

Deroplatys lobata Malaysian Dead Leaf Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Empusa - nymph

Heterochaeta occidentalis - Giant African Stick Mantis - nymph

Hestiasula major Giant Boxer - - ooth , nymph, breeder

Hymenopus coronatus Orchid Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Idolomantis diabolica Devils Flower Mantis - ooth, nymph

Miomantis Binotata -African Pinstriped Mantis -- ooth , nymph, breeder

Miomantis paykullii Egyptian Mantis - nymphs, breeder

Parasphendale agrionina African Budwing Mantis - nymphs, breeder, ooths

Phyllocrania paradoxa Ghost Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Pnignomantis medioconstricta - Indonesia Double Shield Mantis nymphs,

Polyspilota sp. - Ooths, nymphs,

Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii Spiny Flower Mantis or #9 Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooths

Popa spurca African Twig Mantis - nymph, breeder, ooth

Pnigomantis medioconstricta Indonesia Double Shield Mantis - nymphs,

Rhombodera valida Giant Shield Mantis - nymphs

Sybilla pretiosa Cryptic Mantis - nymphs

Sphodromantis viridis African Giant Mantis nymphs,

Stagmomantis carolina -Carolina Mantis - nymphs

Tenodera sinensis Chinese Mantis nymphs

Theopropus elegans - Banded Flower Mantis -nymphs

There are a couple here that I would like to try again...

WOW!!!! omg you have owned so many species, thats awesome!

 

[CosbyArt]

Thanks Thomas

This is what I have or have had...

...

There are a couple here that I would like to try again...

That's a great list, congratulations.

I bet though your list to try, is even larger though.

Great to see there are some you want to try again, sounds like you found some winners then. So far I am still seeking the elusive species to concentrate only solely (collectors mentality I think more than anything), but I do have some favorites myself.

 

[PlayingMantis]

Awesome! Looks like your collection is growing nicely and you're doing very well with them. Great work!

 

[bobericc]

Youve got quite a nice list of mantids your keeping! Hope you get more breeders

 

[dmina]

Thanks everyone... Yes, I do have quite a list of ones I still want to see & try... I guess as long as it is still fun & enjoyable... bonus.. they are work.. but that are also my relaxation... I can't even guess how many time they have brought a smile to my face... and how many times they just simply amaze me!.. I still love to just sit and watch them eat...

 

[dmina]

I had a couple hatches I forgot to mention..

Orchids



Polyspilota sp.



I need to take some new pics.. have a few new updates.. Just need to find the time to do pics.. New update coming soon.. thank for checking in

 

[dmina]

I was able to take a few pictures the other day.. I do have to take some update pics.. but I wanted to share what I had taken...

first I wanted to share a video of my Orchids bouncing around..

https://youtu.be/j9ipAsg1Fgg

My old lady ... waiting for some flies to come by..LOL



My Rhombo making herself look pretty





and my double shield looking over her shoulder...



will add more soon... Thanks for looking in

 

[Sticky]

Great pics! Your orchid babies are cute!

 

[CosbyArt]

So how is the improved flyswatter working? Seems your Orchid girl should catch the flies better, and no more mashed fly guts.

 

[mantisman 230]

I think your rhombodera is actually a male xD, I have two female valid as, and the abdomen had 8 segments from older pics, I also think the double shield looks male xD

 

[yellowray91]

Nice pics! I love the rhombo I'm a sucker for the bright greens.

 

[MantidBro]

I was able to take a few pictures the other day.. I do have to take some update pics.. but I wanted to share what I had taken...

first I wanted to share a video of my Orchids bouncing around..

https://youtu.be/j9ipAsg1Fgg

My old lady ... waiting for some flies to come by..LOL



My Rhombo making herself look pretty





and my double shield looking over her shoulder...



will add more soon... Thanks for looking in

Beautiful! Love the rhombodera!!!!

 

[twolfe]

Congratulations on the orchid ooth hatch...

 

[dmina]

Thanks everyone.. WOW.. I sure have been neglecting this thread... I don't have much to update... Just waiting on for them to mature...

I have successfully bred ... A.japonica (boxers), and S.pretiosa (Criptic)... Had another hatch of Orchids... and I added a couple more species to my list..

Hypsicorypha gracilis





Heterochaeta





And an L4 Orchid being a beast! LOL



Sorry for not sharing more photo's.. I have been quite busy lately with life & family commitments... I am lucky I am keeping them fed and amused..LOL We are just about done with all the expected festivities... then I can get back to photographing and enjoying my hobby... and then we have the holidays... bah humbug.. J.K, hehe

Thanks for looking in..

Denise

 

[mantisman 230]

Very nice species Im excited for some new ones this week ​

 

[CosbyArt]

Glad to see even when your busy your mantids don't go hungry. Nice, that little Orchid is a beast.

 

[MantidBro]

Thanks everyone.. WOW.. I sure have been neglecting this thread... I don't have much to update... Just waiting on for them to mature...

I have successfully bred ... A.japonica (boxers), and S.pretiosa (Criptic)... Had another hatch of Orchids... and I added a couple more species to my list..

Hypsicorypha gracilis





Heterochaeta





And an L4 Orchid being a beast! LOL



Sorry for not sharing more photo's.. I have been quite busy lately with life & family commitments... I am lucky I am keeping them fed and amused..LOL We are just about done with all the expected festivities... then I can get back to photographing and enjoying my hobby... and then we have the holidays... bah humbug.. J.K, hehe

Thanks for looking in..

Denise

Awesome shots!!