my newes mantis

[dlemmings]

so here is my newest aquisition...look like a boy or girl?

 

[dlemmings]

i have read conflicting reports of diamorphism.

I dont see a "hook"as described on one. any thoughts. it is late so I will try to get better pics. my photos are crude compared to some of you guys so I am sorry

 

[nicoledougherty]

Very neat! Definitely want to get some of these when I have a chance

 

[ShieldMantid1997]

How old is it? Once it gets old enough you will be able to distinguish the sex by there antennae, the girls will have a shorter thin antenna, and males will have long thick antennae.

 

[gripen]

female 6-7th instar for sure

 

[Psychobunny]

I have a hard time sexing these.

Need lots of strong light and magnification.

Then, I'm still not 100% positive.

Some are easier then others.

I only have 3 L5 and L6 (I think) and have not sexed them yet.

However, they do better in my collection then I thought.

I am not providing any special care and they are eating and shedding normal.

I was affraid to buy them for fear they would be hard to keep and die on me!!

 

[ismart]

It's a female.

 

[happy1892]

Is this kind harder to sex than mantids like Blue Flash? That mantis looks like a female because the last segment looks big. I cannot see any see any little segments on the end of the abdomen.

 

[happy1892]

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[kmsgameboy]

Ive been wanting one of those for a LOOOONG time!

 

[dlemmings]

yeah, just as cool as a ghost but different (and a bit more work) got a line on a huge reptile enclosure...8ft long 2 ft wide and 2 ft deep....hee hee

 

[gripen]

yeah, just as cool as a ghost but different (and a bit more work) got a line on a huge reptile enclosure...8ft long 2 ft wide and 2 ft deep....hee hee

oh nice!