I have a mantis, but have no idea what kind it is ?

[oliholt]

I have a Praying Mantis i had bought from a shop and they said it was called a Sharp Eye Mantis. I've Searched the internet and its like they do not exist, so i was just wondering if there is anybody out there who can give me the real name so i can get the perfect requirements for it. thanks alot, you will find the photos in the link below:

http://s1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh538/oliholt2012/

 

[mkayum]

Looks like an Oxyopsis gracilis to me. Because of its legs, the striped. But the color is a different story. This species is an easy to keep for beginners.

Or I'm not sure...

You are lucky that your mantis is an adult cause its easy to keep a mantis without mismolt. Just keep it in 75 to 78 degrees and mist twice a day and feed it houseflies or bottle blue flies.

 

[agent A]

i dont think it is oxyopsis, mainly because the side of the head is striped and the eyes are not as pointy as oxyopsis

i say it's probably hierodula or sphodromantis

 

[oliholt]

thanks for suggestions, will look into them

 

[mkayum]

thanks so much, searched images what look identical, apart from the colouring.

but how big is your mantis? o.o

 

[oliholt]

just short of 2 inch, very unusual colouring when the vivarium light is on its almost pink

 

[CoolMantid]

I would say oxy too. Not sure though

 

[brancsikia339]

Oxy cuz it was labeled "sharp-eyed mantis" plus it is 2 inches

 

[mkayum]

just short of 2 inch, very unusual colouring when the vivarium light is on its almost pink

Might be an Oxyopsis gracilis It should be. Your welcome.