Identifying my mantis nymphs

sk8erkho · Dec 23, 2006

Would anyone have any suggestions on how to determine the species of mantid I have come to raise.? I live in northern New Jersey just 30 mins. outside New York City. The mother is more brown with green back adn redish brown underbelly. She has big brown eyes and her face also is more light brownish. She is about 4-6 inches in length. AHHHH?????? :?

Is there a method or some way according to regional demographics??????????

What?

Rick · Dec 23, 2006

Most likely a chinese mantis or a european. But as long as you say it is I would say chinese. With a pic we would be more certain.

ABbuggin · Dec 23, 2006

If she is all brown with 2 long green stripes down her wings she is a Chinese mantis. If no there is a pretty good chance she is European.

Can you post a pic?

Ian · Dec 23, 2006

Get some snaps up for us, that would be your best bet.

Rick · Dec 23, 2006

If she is all brown with 2 long green stripes down her wings she is a Chinese mantis. If no there is a pretty good chance she is European. Can you post a pic?

Chinese also come in green.