glass mantis

[dlemmings]

So i aquired this tiny thing today...

 

[twolfe]

They are cute, cool and tiny. But mine drove me crazy. I just mentioned in a private message to you that I've had a nymph for a year that hasn't molted to an adult yet.

 

[dlemmings]

well...more fun then!!!!!

another pic:

 

[CoolMantid]

Tiny! Can they handle FFs?

 

[dlemmings]

little thing ate two melos and one Hydei today!!!!

still that skinny!!!

 

[meaganelise9]

So awesome

 

[jimpaunik]

Haha amazing

 

[warpdrive]

I always wanted one after seeing Henry's video some time ago. I just hope yours don't take a year like Tammy's did. that's nuts!

anyway, good luck with it.

Harry

 

[Bryce08]

I always wanted one after seeing Henry's video some time ago. I just hope yours don't take a year like Tammy's did. that's nuts!

anyway, good luck with it.

Harry

Always what made me want some of these guys so bad...but man...didnt know they stayed so small for so long and took so long to molt...thats seriously crazy...most mantids are lucky to live that long their whole life...LoL

 

[dlemmings]

I guess I will be keeping fruitflies for quite some time...

this little guy is no where near ready for a housefly much less any of the bluebottles.

 

[Precarious]

Congrats! Maybe you will luck out and get the pink and blue spots. Yours looks to be at least L3.

I took these of a fresh hatched nymph last week. Completely clear but you can see where the spots and markings on the back will be. If I get a chance I'll edit more and post. Took some of the blood filled body after first meal. Truly crazy species if you've got the patience.

 

[mkayum]

It's like having a real life crystal mantis.. NEATO!

 

[hibiscusmile]

I missed this thread, what a cute mantis, my husband would love it, absolutely love it!

 

[dlemmings]

ur pics make me soo crazy Jealous!!

do not stop I love them!

I tried to get some better pics but still gotta figure out how to hold more still with my point & shoot

my son broke the tripod...skateboarding i am sure

 

[Precarious]

ur pics make me soo crazy Jealous!!

do not stop I love them!

I tried to get some better pics but still gotta figure out how to hold more still with my point & shoot

my son broke the tripod...skateboarding i am sure

The point & shoot probably decides the setting based on available light. If you go through the trouble of creating a really well lit area it won't have to hold the aperture open as long to gather enough light. That would go a long way in reducing the exposure time, thus reducing motion blur (caused by you or the mantis moving). Give it a try and I'll bet you get more usable photos.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Hey put me on list for some of these babies or ooths if they ever get that far, gotta get some for hubby!

 

[Precarious]

Hey put me on list for some of these babies or ooths if they ever get that far, gotta get some for hubby!

I pretty much failed with this species. After waiting for a year for adults the female laid only a few ooths then stopped. Only got a handful of nymphs. Hopefully enough to breed another generation. :mellow:

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Haha, would somebody please give that cat a straw... :helpsmilie: