First time mantis owner!

trevorrook1 · Sep 2, 2012

hi! this is my first mantis. anyone know what kind it is? also heres my setup. i caught her in my back yard in indiana. i feed her house flies, moths, crickets and grasshoppers but she dosent really seem interested. i thought maybe she might be getting ready to molt but its been a week. any first time mantis owner tip would be highly appriciated!

lancaster1313 · Sep 2, 2012

It looks like an adult female Stagmomantis species. Maybe Stagmomantis carolina if that is a black spot between her forelegs.

She has already had all her molts so that isnt her issue. Maybe she needs some time to get accustomed to captivity.

Oh! I almost forgot to welcome you.

Welcome.

aNisip · Sep 2, 2012

likebugs said:
It looks like an adult female Stagmomantis species. Maybe Stagmomantis carolina if that is a black spot between her forelegs.

She has already had all her molts so that isnt her issue. Maybe she needs some time to get accustomed to captivity.

Yup just like she said!

And welcome to the forum!