Idolomantis diabolica L7 molt (video)

[Precarious]

I'm assuming Idolos can, since they're bigger.

I don't think they like big prey. They generally freak out. Couldn't hurt to try though. Report your results.

 

[sporeworld]

Ah ok, sorry to bring it up. I'll try and keep it to a minimum. I saw a picture of one somewhere on the internet with a ton of fuzz on it, with the caption saying it just ate an atlas moth. I forget where I saw it, but its pretty hard to believe.

I'd be amazed if that was an Idolo - Atlas moths DWARF Cecropias! Theres are other bulkier (and more aggressive) species I could see doing it, though. (shiver).

 

[guapoalto049]

In terms of overall size, I don't think I've seen one bigger than Idolo. There are some longer ones I've seen but not in mass and foreleg size.

I just found the page! Idolo eats Atlas moth

 

[animalexplorer]

Has anyones idolos molted since the last posted event? My females are still L7.

 

[Precarious]

Has anyones idolos molted since the last posted event? My females are still L7.

I have 4 subadult females. One should molt very soon.

I know angelofdeathzz had a male and female molt to adult successfully. And I know one other forum member with adult females.

Males are still very much in demand.

 

[sporeworld]

In terms of overall size, I don't think I've seen one bigger than Idolo. There are some longer ones I've seen but not in mass and foreleg size.

I just found the page! Idolo eats Atlas moth

I didn't see any pics of it actually eatting an Atlas moth. Did I miss something...? I don't really WANT to see it, but you know... Now that it's in my head... I kinda want to see it... ;-) Just the logistics alone are boggling...

 

[guapoalto049]

The captions are in German, but it does mention it ate an Attacus atlas. I never said the photo was of an Idolo in the process of eating one. The page claims the photo is the aftermath, which I find hard to believe!

 

[guapoalto049]

Lol and I was the same way, not that I wanted this thing to be eating the biggest moth, but if it mentions it you start thinking what if...