Hierodula Membranacea scabs on knees?

[laitma]

Just wondering if anyone else has encountered something like this before?  Noticed recently that my adult female Hierodula Membranacea (Giant Asian Mantis) has black scab-like things on her back-most pair of legs at the joints, and had a drop of greenish fluid on one earlier when she was moving around (not pictured).  She's well over 7 months old now so could just be her getting old, but wondering if anyone knew anything about this/if I should be more concerned?  She's skittish but still eating well and attentive.

 

[MantisGirl13]

That is normal in an old, slowly dying mantis. They deteriorate slowly and hemolymph sometimes comes through the joints and scabs. I am sorry, it doesn't sound like she has much time yet!

- MantisGirl13

 

[laitma]

I suspected as much, but thank you for clarifying!