L1 comparison images

[twolfe]

Here are my first instar nymphs I've photographed.

Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii

Blepharopsis mendica

Creobroter sp.

Phyllocrania paradoxa (Ghost)

Idolomantis diabolica

Phyllovates chlorophaea (Texas Unicorn Mantis)

Oxyopsis gracilis

Hymenopus coronatus (Orchid)

Polyspilota aeruginosa (Madagascan Marbled Mantis)

 

[agent A]

How cute! Tammy, do u notice that macro shots turn out better when the tripod holds the camera high above the subject and point it down towards it? I noticed this when i photograph my mantises

 

[leviatan]

Great pictures !

 

[gripen]

Great pictures !

+1!

 

[lancaster1313]

"I debated whether to flip the Idolo and Ghost nymphs as I've only photographed them when they are hanging."

I like the natural upside down pose, as that is just the way it is with them.

 

[jcal]

I like how the ghost looks like a stealth fighter!!

 

[meaganelise9]

Wow, they look a lot different at that age.

 

[Mex_Ghost]

L1 nymphs are so actives, as childern I think , your pictures are so great, I think you need some L1 Coronatus . Thanks for sharing

 

[lunarstorm]

:wub: D'awww, <3 L1s! As always, great shots Tammy, thanks for sharing.

 

[sinensispsyched]

Great pics!

 

[hibiscusmile]

very Nice!

 

[gripen]

now the challenge is to get them all in one pic without anyone eating or lost :tt2:

 

[meaganelise9]

No kidding, I can't even get a focused shot of one with a point and shoot (even if they would sit still).

 

[Psychobunny]

Very nice pics, thanks for posting them.

You have way more patience then I

 

[dragon]

Awesome pics, Tammy!

 

[Precarious]

Awesome post! And great photos!

 

[twolfe]

I just added an L1 Texas Unicorn to my images above. My first Texas Unicorn ooth hatched this morning. Yeah! I'll count the babies when I transfer them to their new home. I think there are at least 30.

 

[agent A]

how cute!!

 

[gripen]

how long was the incubation of the texicorns? what conditions was it kept at? im sittin on an ooth and it would be nice to know. thanks!