Moss Mantis (Monster Bug Battles)

[Mr.Mantid]

I was browsing youtube for Canon 550d macro videos when I stumbled upon this Moss Mantis Video.

Has anyone ever kept one of these bad boys before? looks pretty sweet.

 

[rs4guy]

A sp. of Aconthaps I believe. One I would LOVE to see in culture!

 

[mmmantis]

Love that species , it is pseudacanthops sp.

 

[Bryce08]

really really cool, looks so unique...so much camouflage

....pseudacanthops sp. ?? u sure?

 

[mmmantis]

Well it has popped up before , looking for the name of moss mantis and it is always said to be pseudacanthops

 

[Precarious]

Brian A had a few nymphs. Both were males. No idea if they are still alive.

 

[Bryce08]

Brian A had a few nymphs. Both were males. No idea if they are still alive.

yeah didnt he post some pics a bit ago?

 

[Precarious]

yeah didnt he post some pics a bit ago?

Yup

 

[naeff002]

beautiful specie, really would like to see them in culture. A shame that it where 2 males.