Hymenopus Coronatus (L6 I think..not sure)

[dani11983]

I took these this morning with my new D-SLR and macro lens:

What do you think about the mantids age and the photography?

 

[Ben.M]

I would agree that its 6th instar and the pics are cool , use a different background next time so the colour stands out

 

[dani11983]

I would agree that its 6th instar and the pics are cool , use a different background next time so the colour stands out

Thanks and I'll use your tip too.

Bit of an amateur question: How many sheds does an orchid go through before adulthood?

 

[Ben.M]

I think the females go through 1 more shed than males but i couldnt tell u how many they have altogether

 

[macro junkie]

phototgrahpy iasnt to bad.its hard to tell really because u post your pics to small..i would love to see them at 1200x800

i find it really hard to shoot these as there all white..

 

[dani11983]

phototgrahpy iasnt to bad.its hard to tell really because u post your pics to small..i would love to see them at 1200x800i find it really hard to shoot these as there all white..

I've resize the image in photobucket. Its in the first post.

 

[chun]

this is a 4th Instar Female...

if i had to hazard a guess at what instar your Hymenopus is, i'd say 6 as well