How long does it take an orchid mantis to eat after molt?

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Arcticfaux

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My orchid recently molted a few days ago and doesn't care about food flying/crawling past her. I've provided both flies and moths so she has variety, but she won't glance at them even if they crawl right in front of her. When my other mantids have molted, they've typically eaten within 24 hours or less  :(   Do you guys have experience with orchid mantids not eating for days after a molt? 

 
My orchid ate the day after her molt. But who knows, maybe it depends on the mantis.

 

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