Hymenopus coronatus

[Foxhill]

Can anyone tell me how long an adult female Orchid would be viable for mating after the final molt to wings ? She got her wings on the 20th November?

 

[minomantis]

I don't have much experience with orchid mantids, but I can tell you that I have a female Hierodula majuscula who has been an adult since July 15th, 2018 and successfully mated with my male just last week and I'm waiting for an egg case now. Again, not an orchid, but another tropical species.

 

[MantisGirl13]

If she molted to adult in November, she is ready to mate now! I wish you luck!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mystymantis]

I agree, she should be perfectly ready to mate. Have you seen her do any calling behavior? Mantises usually do it at night so it is hard to spot sometimes. Good luck!