Mantids Of The Carribean

[Exotic-Mantis]

Hey guys,

Does anyone know what sort of mantid species can be found in Puerto Rico?

Thanks,

Eros

 

[JoshTopp]

I actually just got back from Virgin Gorda, about 35 minutes flight on a prop plane from P.R., Among many other awsome creatures (which I will post about in their respective forums) I was excited to catch two small mantids, I have yet to take pictures of them, but they are approximately the same size and shape as my Heirodula grandis L3 nymphs, They might be a bit longer than the grandis, but not much. They are a light grayish brown color with no real distiguishing features. Ill take some pics and post them as well, In the mean time if anyone has any ideas on what they might be, let me know..---Josh