Orchid Mantis, HYMENOPUS CORONATUS

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[01.08.15]

The best way of dealing with rogue flies in the house is to use a mantis. :D I had her resting on the top of a container while I was moving things around and this fly decides to land right in front of her, haha.



 
[22.09.15]

My males passed away before they had a chance to fertilise any of the females so I got this male today from Stefan. E (Drumkitchen on UKMF). Thanks a bunch Stefan! :D

Here are photos from the first mating attempt of this female (feeding on a male Acrophylla wuelfingi's abdomen) with the male. They haven't made a connection yet but the male is making good progress so I hope to see them connected by the morning! :)

IMG_0068 by Richard Nakamura, on Flickr
IMG_0080 by Richard Nakamura, on Flickr
 
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