Keek, Tenodera sinensis, L7 photos

[MantidBro]

Keek molting from L6 to L7.

Name: Keek

Age: 5 months by beginning of January (Dec. 28th currently)

Sex: Female

Genus: Tenodera

Species: Sinensis

Length: 2 3/4th inches

Instar: 7th

 

[MandellaMandy123]

Love the molting photo!

 

[dtuck91]

Nice mantis!

 

[Digger]

16 T. sinensis !! Jeez -- you're the go-to guy for questions.

 

[Montana]

I like the coloration on that one! T. sinensis got me into this hobby a few years back. I'm curious, how do its habits compare to those of the other species you've raised? Mine seemed very active and jump-happy as nymphs but got gradually more docile as they aged.

 

[MantidBro]

Love the molting photo!

Thanks!

 

[MantidBro]

Nice mantis!

Thanks, she's awesome

 

[MantidBro]

16 T. sinensis !! Jeez -- you're the go-to guy for questions.

Most were nymphs though only one made it to adulthood (just the beginning of this January actually)

 

[MantidBro]

I like the coloration on that one! T. sinensis got me into this hobby a few years back. I'm curious, how do its habits compare to those of the other species you've raised? Mine seemed very active and jump-happy as nymphs but got gradually more docile as they aged.

She looks even better now that she's adult. And cool. The Stagmomantis limbata got me into the hobby. Mine were also very jumpy at nymph stage but became more docile as she aged. I think they become less worried and don't feel the need to escape as much once they get used to you.