Mystery ooths from Tunesia - Please HELP identify!

[Precarious]

These were sent to me without identification. Sender does not know what species they are but they come from Tunisia.

Very small, slender ooths composed of two rows of eggs with virtually no foam covering. Seems the foam is only used to stick them together and to mounting surface. Just under 1/2 inch in length.

Any help would be very much appreciated! Come on you experts! :smarty:

Actual color is slightly darker than shown below...

 

[frogparty]

There's only one way to be sure! Hope they both hatch!!!

 

[davestreasurechest]

Didimocorypha lanceolata

source: http://www.mantisonline.eu/index.php?lan=en goto ooth pics , great reference site

 

[Precarious]

Didimocorypha lanceolata

source: http://www.mantisonl...ndex.php?lan=en goto ooth pics , great reference site

Hmmm... The only reference to that species on the web is that page, which doesn't help much. Not sure if that's a real species name or what.

But definitely a cool site. I've used it for other info. Never noticed the ooth database. Very useful! Thanks!

 

[frogparty]

Search the name didymo...I turned up a few pics. Tiny twiggy species

 

[Precarious]

Search the name didymo...I turned up a few pics. Tiny twiggy species

All I get is pictures of "rock snot". What are you using? Google images?

 

[frogparty]

Just a standard google search. There are some pics on photobucket, a link on mantodea.speciesfile.org,A link on insectstore.com, Www.bugnation.co.uk and several others

 

[patrickfraser]

I have absolutely no idea. :no: BUT...I know when they hatch you will be at the ready to introduce the species to us in grand style. Good luck.

 

[Precarious]

Mystery solved!

Supplier identified as Oxyothespis dumonti which is AWESOME!!! This is a species I've wanted to get my hands on.

Photos of another sample found HERE. Twice as long as mine but the same form.

This is what the species looks like. Keep your fingers crossed they are fertile!

So is anyone else as excited about possibly getting a culture going as I am???

I have absolutely no idea. :no: BUT...I know when they hatch you will be at the ready to introduce the species to us in grand style. Good luck.

Thanks for the vote of confidence! You can be sure I will document them like mad if I get the chance!

 

[gripen]

Didimocorypha lanceolata

source: http://www.mantisonl...ndex.php?lan=en goto ooth pics , great reference site

+1! it is this species fore sure!

 

[hibiscusmile]

hey, whatever it is it is new and NEW IS FUN!

 

[twolfe]

Cool. I love the eyes! I sure hope they hatch.

 

[meaganelise9]

Did you get these from Frey? Looks awesome. Hope it hatches.

 

[psyconiko]

Didimocorypha lanceolata

source: http://www.mantisonl...ndex.php?lan=en goto ooth pics , great reference site

Isn t Dydimocorypha lanceola from India?

Of course it is Oxyothespis.Very nice!

 

[Mex_Ghost]

Good luck with the ooths!!!!

 

[m brans]

maybe this helps http://www.bidsprinkhanen.be/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=13

 

[Precarious]

maybe this helps http://www.bidsprink...c.php?f=15&t=13

There we go. Great find! Thank you very much. I knew the spelling must have been off. I wouldn't mind having this species too.

But I have further indication these ooths are Oxyothespis dumonti and I should have some nymphs soon to prove it.

 

[lunarstorm]

hey, whatever it is it is new and NEW IS FUN!

+1

I'm excited for ya and look forward to hearing the scoop!

 

[yen_saw]

The ootheca looks like O. dumonti! Here are some pics few years ago.

Ootheca

Hatchling

Subadult male

Adult female

Pairing

ootheca