L1/first instar comparison (appearance only)

[twolfe]

Here are first instar nymphs I've photographed.

Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii (Spiny Flower)

Blepharopsis mendica (Devil's Flower or Thistle Mantis)

Creobroter sp.

Oxyopsis gracilis

Hymenopus coronatus (Orchid)

Parymenopus davisoni (Yellow Orchid)

Oxyothespis dumonti (North African Grass Mantis)

Ephestiasula pictipes (Purple Boxer Mantis)

Stagmomantis limbata (Bordered Mantis)

Decimiana bolivari

 

[twolfe]

Phyllocrania paradoxa (Ghost)

Idolomantis diabolica (Giant Devil's Flower)

Phyllovates chlorophaea (Texas Unicorn)

Polyspilota aeruginosa (Madagascan Marbled Mantis)

Polyspilota griffinnii (Griffin Mantis)

Rhombodera cf. stalii (Shield Mantis)

Thesprotia graminis (American Grass Mantis)

Popa Spurca (African Twig Mantis)

Stagmomantis carolina (Carolina mantis)



Stagmomantis limbata

 

[twolfe]

Taumantis Sigiana

Hierodula bipapilla

Hierodula multispina

Hierodula majuscula

Orthodera ministralis (Garden Mantis)

Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False Garden Mantis)

Brunneria borealis (Brunner's Mantis)

Euchomenella heteroptera

Hestiasula major (Giant Boxer)

 

[twolfe]

Hold for future photos

 

[giesle]

I couldn't hold any longer, so I'm going to comment. Very nice shots. They're all so cute. Love the pose of the Oxyopsis.

 

[Mime454]

I love the creobroter!

 

[hierodula]

Ahhhh!!!!! too much adorableness!!!!!!!!! :helpsmilie: :wub: Great shots as well! You could probably sex the mantids with the clarity youre getting!

 

[brancsikia339]

Adorable! :wub: Amazing photos!

 

[derryjellybies]

Wonderful photographs, Tammy!!

 

[Rick]

Very nice. Would it be possible to use one in a presentation?

 

[twolfe]

Very nice. Would it be possible to use one in a presentation?

Sure. Just let me know which one you want.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Wow and then Wow, Very nice captures, I too was waiting for more photo goodness before I posted...

 

[Termite48]

Now that so many have responded, I will say that this picture series of the L-1s ought to be part of the Forum's primer for beginners and veteran alike. Thanks Tammy for your effort and for sharing it with us who wish we could do as well.

 

[hierodula]

Wow, the creos arms are huge compared to the others.

 

[fleurdejoo]

You rock! Sweet pics!!

 

[SilentDeviL]

Nice shots now people can see the different looks in each species in detail .

 

[Paradoxica]

These are great. Now we need an L2 comparison!

I feel like some species are the most interesting @ L2 (like orchids and Idolos).

 

[Mvalenz]

Awesome pics. I love the little texas unicorn. I want some soooo bad.

 

[sinensispsyched]

My cousin had bought L4 unicorns, put them in a 5 gal. tank, and fed them mels. Of course, now one is missing and the other had a mismolt. (Grumble, grumble, grumble).