Orchid Mantis

[jcal]

just a few pictures of one of my female orchids on a orchid. i dont have a macro lens just yet so dont judge me.

 

[Bryce08]

very nice pictures...i miss my orchids

 

[CoolMantid]

I cant wait to tell if my orchid is a male or female! I hope its a female!!

 

[Mvalenz]

This little mantis looks great. Nice pics

 

[agent A]

Much better than me without a macro lens

 

[Termite48]

Those are nice pics of a handsome species on a very pretty orchid plant. I would not worry about not having a macro lens. You captured the subject in a beautiful setting.

 

[gripen]

+1! Keep em coming!!

 

[ismart]

Very nice!

 

[jcal]

Thank you all for your kind words. I'll keep shooting! I just got some popas but they are super tiny. I will see what I can get from them tomorrow.

 

[dlemmings]

very nice pics, this is mantidforum not flicker, my pics are worse than yours. so keep on keepin on...I like your work so far.

 

[sporeworld]

I feel selfish posting these, but MAN I miss my orchids....

 

[CoolMantid]

Hey can you tell me what molt that orchid is on and how big it is? I think i have a male but I am really curious.

 

[jcal]

Hey can you tell me what molt that orchid is on and how big it is? I think i have a male but I am really curious.

Me or spore?

Check the top Abdominal section. If you see a v notch it female. Straight line it's male.

 

[meaganelise9]

lol why would we judge you?

nice orchid.

 

[sporeworld]

Yeah, I'm rubbish at sexing mantids until their older. I've seen a few good pics here on the forum somewhere.

 

[patrickfraser]

At what instar should the sexes be separated? The earlier, the better? Is it possible to have the female become adult first if separated early enough? and is that the goal? I have mine sexed and separated already(from Yen's offering for age reference). I feel like I'm neglecting the little guys. "Here's a spritz of water, enjoy your dinner" :lol:

 

[jcal]

At what instar should the sexes be separated? The earlier, the better? Is it possible to have the female become adult first if separated early enough? and is that the goal? I have mine sexed and separated already(from Yen's offering for age reference). I feel like I'm neglecting the little guys. "Here's a spritz of water, enjoy your dinner" :lol:

Some people say sex them ASAP. Others say the male lives months once they molt to adult. I'm shooting for somewhere in between.

Mine are L4 and I just now started slowing the males. I had them sexed at L2 though.

 

[CoolMantid]

I have a female but I need a male very badly. What temps are you doing for the male to slow him down?

 

[jcal]

I have a female but I need a male very badly. What temps are you doing for the male to slow him down?

Room temp(65- 70) and less food.