Names for Ghost Nymphs

[dgerndt]

I like to name my mantids, and I was hoping to name my two little Ghosts Dexter and Rita. BUT, it looks like I have two females. So I'm hoping for some help naming them!

Here's a few pictures of my sweeties! They show up quite nicely on my green blanket.

 

[Katnapper]

Hmmm..... Gretchen? Lilith? Jingles? Luna? Rose? Ella?

 

[dgerndt]

I like the name Jingles! Hee hee.

 

[Katnapper]

Me too, Deby! I named one of my female kitties Jinges, hehe.

Jingles

 

[tier]

Two females, ya?

 

[Mr.Mantid]

I should have some ghost nymphs as soon as they hatch! I don't think I'll be naming mine though.

 

[dgerndt]

@Katnapper: Aw, what a cute kitty! I love calicoes! I have four cats; an orange one, a brown tabby, a black long-hair, and a black short hair. :lol:

@Tier: They look like females to me. Are they males? This is my first time with Ghosts.

@Mr. Mantid: Awesome! You're going to love them. I like to name all my mantids, but I have to wait a while until I know their genders.

 

[Mr.Mantid]

I think I might take a more systematic approach to naming them, ghost 001, ghost 002, ghost, 003.. etc. ha ha i know im boring

 

[hibiscusmile]

the first pic looks like he is kicking up his heels in a dance :lol:

 

[dgerndt]

@Mr. Mantid: Boooooring! lol, I'm just kidding! :lol:

@hibicusmile: Are they males? It DOES look like he/she is dancing! Hee hee!

 

[warpdrive]

Deby,

Ghosts kind of fool me until a molt or two later then in your picks.

macro shots help, but I would just wait it out till you can clearly tell by eye.

I should also have plenty of extra ooths soon so if you need any extra ghosts just hit me a PM.

btw: here is my guess...male on the right, female on the left.

Harry

 

[angelofdeathzz]

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Ghosts kind of fool me until a molt or two later then in your picks.

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btw: here is my guess...male on the right, female on the left.

I would agree with your guess 95%

 

[guapoalto049]

CASPER!!! Only if its a friendly ghost, though...

 

[yen_saw]

The 'horn' and shield (pronotum) shapes usually give clues to ghost mantis gender.

Narrow 'horn' - male

Wider 'horn' - female

Shield with triangle shape - female

Shield with diamond shape - male

The pictures wasn't clear but looks like a pair. Male on the left and female on the right.

 

[dgerndt]

When I look at them right next to each other, they look identical in horn and shield. I think I need to wait for a few more molts to identify their genders. BUT, Yen is probably right. He IS the mantis expert.

 

[yen_saw]

if it is identical then it could be of the same gender. It would be easier after a few molts.

I am not a expert, never study anything related to entomology before. I just like to share what I have experience with this wonderful insect.

 

[ismart]

Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clide. For those of you that are not fimilar with Pacman. Those are the ghosts names that chase Pacman around.

 

[dgerndt]

@Yen: You sure seem like an expert. Thanks for your help, by the way.

@ismart: I was actually thinking about that! Sadly, I only have two... now if I had FOUR, that would be perfect!

 

[dgerndt]

UPDATE:

Well, both my little ones molted, and we were all wrong! Two boys! I named them Dexter and Brian. :lol: