'Nother wild-caught needing an ID!

[TheBeesKnees]

Well, this one managed to find me. She was waiting for me on the rear view mirror of my car, and I found her as we were leaving to visit my in-laws.

I had come across her species once before, but didn't have a chance to document it at the time.

To iterate, I live in southern Thailand, and near a small field (which is constantly being mowed and cut down when the grass gets 'too high', sigh). I suspect she made her way over to my car, via that field.
If I were to take a wild guess based solely on pictures I've seen, I would guess she's a Bantiella fusca, or similar.

Anyone here have a more educated guess for me?

 

[Paradoxica]

I'm no expert in identifying unusual species, but I'll take a shot in the dark and say an Amantis Sp.?

 

[MantidBro]

i agree with paradoxica. im not certain but he looks like some sort of amantis according to google images.

i am so jealous that you live in an area where you find all these awesome species! lol

 

[Vlodek]

Amantis sp.

 

[TheBeesKnees]

Amantis sp. looks and sounds about right!

Thanks, guys!!

@mantidbro, I'm really happy too! I use to live in canada in areas too cold for most insects. So living in thailand has really igniting my life long love of bugs (especially mantids) once again!!

 

[TheBeesKnees]

here are some more photos of her for posterity. I have named her Jiu.

I have a feeling these guys are pretty common around here, but their small size, speed, as well as their excellent flying capabilities makes them difficult to spot, let alone catch. I have a feeling I was very lucky to snag this girl. I'd like to find her a mate, if she hasn't bee fertilized already. I'll observe her closely and see if she exhibits calling behavior.

Does anyone know of any resources or caresheets that might help me understand this species better? Does anyone have any experience with this genus?

 

[reptilia5]

Sawadee krup! What a cool little mantis. Do you speak Thai? Thai is a beautiful language and the first foreign language I studied. The only time I use it now is at a Thai restaurant. Helps me get free "noom chah" (delicious, sweet Thai iced tea with milk). The Thai people are very friendly and awesome people as well.

 

[TheBeesKnees]

Haha sawas di ka! Chan rak dakkadan dum caow mak mak (there are so many species here)! Shan poot pasa thai di nitnoi, ka. But clearly, I cannot write it (though I'm working on learning the thai abugida)! Haha and the language transliterates to english so poorly, it's almost embarrassing.
I just moved here from canada in february, so I'm still shiny and new to the language and culture. I didn't start learning thai until I arrived here. My fiance is a thai national though, and he's been doing an excellent job showing me the ropes. It also helps that I've been here a few times before to visit family in-law. This place already feels a lot like home (I can indulge many more of my hobbies here--like mantis collecting siiiigh~<3 ), and everyone is so kind and patient with me. I'm surrounded by wonderful folks here!
Have you ever visited here? Where have you stayed?

 

[reptilia5]

I have never been to Thailand but it is on my list of places to visit,and yes,the language does transliterate to English very poorly. I am sure that now you are immersed in the Thai culture and soon to marry a Thai national the language will become second nature to you in no time. Here is a good little book for learning to read Thai:

. I am sure your fiance will know about this book, Here is the link: http://www.learningthai.com The book is called "Manee and Friends" and it is available for FREE online. I still read this good little book from time to time just to keep myself in practice. It contains 40 lessons and is a very effective little book for learning to read and speak Thai. My wife is a Mongolian national and we have seven year old son. I want him to learn Thai as well since he will need a fourth language and a second Asian language. He is already a Mongolian and English speaker and is learning his Latin very well. I see no difficulties in his learning Thai when the time comes. The Romans believed "vna lingva nvmqvam satis est" (one language is never enough) and that is an idea my wife and I both take very seriously.

 

[MantidBro]

Amantis sp. looks and sounds about right!

Thanks, guys!!

@mantidbro, I'm really happy too! I use to live in canada in areas too cold for most insects. So living in thailand has really igniting my life long love of bugs (especially mantids) once again!!

awesome! im totally moving in with you

 

[TheBeesKnees]

LOL we've got a spare room, rent can be paid in the form of taking care of my mantids while I'm away on visits to Canada hahaha!

 

[MantidBro]

LOL we've got a spare room, rent can be paid in the form of taking care of my mantids while I'm away on visits to Canada hahaha!

ill be there tonight! lol