Orchid Mantis-Female

[iLUVdraguhns]

 

[Vlodek]

That's a female 100%

 

[Termite48]

A perfect example of an Orchid female at L-7

I believe.

 

[GhostYeahX]

and a typical Malaysian orchid

 

[iLUVdraguhns]

It's L5, I think..

 

[Toxic]

Nah 5th instar those wing buds wouldn't over lap at all. I think its 7th instar as rich said.

 

[Termite48]

Toxic's comment is right on the mark. Look for the development of the wing buds and the more intense color of the necklace at the later stages.

 

[iLUVdraguhns]

Toxic's comment is right on the mark. Look for the development of the wing buds and the more intense color of the necklace at the later stages.

what instar to adult?

 

[Termite48]

It looks like one more molt should be it.

 

[gripen]

It looks like one more molt should be it.

I think she is only pre sub. Wingbuds don't look big enough.

 

[Termite48]

That is quite possibly correct.

 

[GhostYeahX]

one way to decide whether its pre or sub is that

if the wing bud exceed the first segment of abdomen then its sub, if it doesnt then its pre sub

 

[iLUVdraguhns]

one way to decide whether its pre or sub is that

if the wing bud exceed the first segment of abdomen then its sub, if it doesnt then its pre sub

Pics to follow. ;D