Heterochaeta Orientalis vs. Heterochaeta Occidentalis>

[dmina]

I don't know if this has been asked yet or not but I did search it...

Has anyone here kept both species? At the same time? Pictures?

Is there a size difference?

What are the differences between the 2?

 

[mantisman 230]

If I remember correctly the three main differences between the two are: Size (orientalis is longer) Eye shape (orientalis is pointed, and occidentalis is rounded off), and wing patterning (orientalis has the spots arranged more circular, occidentalis more checkered)

 

[Danny.]

Here ya go D... http://usamantis.com/03-01-11Heterochaeta_sp.html

 

[dmina]

Thank you... But....

Here are 2 videos from 2 of our members

Heterochaeta Orientalis

 

[bobericc]

I have asked about this to several people, the species im keeping is most likely heterochaeta strachini, but i continue to call it heterochaeta sp. To avoid any mis labeling

 

[MantisMatt14]

H. Occidentalis has different abdomen bumps and orientalis is smaller but longer and pointed eyes.