N Nina Member Joined Oct 30, 2020 Messages 9 Reaction score 4 Nov 11, 2020 #2 My orchid mantis hasn't molted for over a month, is this normal? She is acting al normal and eating well.
My orchid mantis hasn't molted for over a month, is this normal? She is acting al normal and eating well.
MantisGirl13 Well-known member Joined Apr 15, 2018 Messages 5,062 Reaction score 986 Location PA Nov 16, 2020 #3 What instar is she? A month isn't really long enough to be worried. - MantisGirl13
agent A the autistic flower mantis Supporting Member Joined May 17, 2009 Messages 8,780 Reaction score 975 Location Fort Collins, CO Jan 20, 2021 #4 what are the temperature and humidity? a month at room temp with a bigger instar isn't worrisome
hibiscusmile Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Dec 28, 2006 Messages 13,704 Reaction score 923 Location Ohio Jan 22, 2021 #5 she should then molt very soon.
N Nina Member Joined Oct 30, 2020 Messages 9 Reaction score 4 Jan 22, 2021 #6 Her wingbuds are getting really large so I hope she will molt soon