my giant indian never flies :(

[joel]

he never flies,

wondered why??

how often do others fly?

he has been adult for nearly a month and i have him out pretty much daily,

he has lots of room and is often left perched on my table,

but he has never taken flight?

will i ever see this specticle???!!!

 

[Rick]

Maybe you have a female or maybe he simply doesn't want to fly. If you really want to see him fly pick him up and drop him.

 

[idolomantis]

They do when they need to.

 

[joel]

lol thats a bit harsh

his wings are longer then his body, i figured this ment he was male?

do the females not fly then?

p.s he never attacks me or even shows his defence pose,

is my mantis just lame? lol

 

[Rick]

lol thats a bit harshhis wings are longer then his body, i figured this ment he was male?

do the females not fly then?

p.s he never attacks me or even shows his defence pose,

is my mantis just lame? lol

Wing length is not how you sex them. Go to the link here and read the part about sexing adults. Sexing adults is very very simple: http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7110