Mystery mantis ID

[wuwu]

I don't think there are rhombodera species in Africa

 

[Glitch]

more info from the person who gathered the ooth;

"Oothecas gathered from around the coastal village of Njonji at the base of Mt Cameroon and close to the major city of Douala. Oothecas are approx 4cm round and all have a greenish colour and are very large"

 

[Dracus]

I think that this is Prohierodula laticollis (Karsch, 1892).

 

[Glitch]

I think you might well be right there Dracus, the male is a spitting image for my lil fella from the only pic of them i could find!

 

[Glitch]

aaaand the male is currently sitting back to front on a very egg laden female. Wohoo!

 

[mantiseater]

what happend to them?

 

[Glitch]

They successfully popped out about 5 ooths, which were sent on to various breeders...and i'm now seeing their offspring and ooths being sold on via ebay and various forums under the name 'Coopers Mantis' or sometimes 'giant cameroon'

 

[happy1892]

Is your name Cooper Glitch?

 

[mantisman 230]

I think it could be a Coopers mantis, a Prohierodula sp.

 

[mantisman 230]

looks like I was a little late in my answer though

 

[Glitch]

Is your name Cooper Glitch?

Nope, named after a friend of mine who passed away.