Ferdinand is now an adult as well! Another perfect specimen. I started taking photos of him once he reached L3! I didn't get every instar, damn it. :/
L3:
L5:
L6 - L7:
L7:
Adult:
Haha he's so cute. Look at those eyes. I just hear a cartoon "boink!" when he looks at me like that.
I recently was talking with someone else about how no matter how long you've owned mantids, they always remain interesting. I've owned so many Tenodera species and I still am so amazed when they molt and reach adulthood. Always taking photos and videos of the same thing, just with different individuals! I suppose it's like when you have children, just because you got footage of one kid's birthday party doesn't mean that you're not going to get footage of your other kid's birthday party.
L3:
L5:
L6 - L7:
L7:
Adult:
Haha he's so cute. Look at those eyes. I just hear a cartoon "boink!" when he looks at me like that.
I recently was talking with someone else about how no matter how long you've owned mantids, they always remain interesting. I've owned so many Tenodera species and I still am so amazed when they molt and reach adulthood. Always taking photos and videos of the same thing, just with different individuals! I suppose it's like when you have children, just because you got footage of one kid's birthday party doesn't mean that you're not going to get footage of your other kid's birthday party.
