Polyspilota aeruginosa L1 nymph

[Precarious]

Just had a big hatch of these. Will be selling at L2.

 

[twolfe]

Nice! I can't wait to get mine.

 

[Precarious]

Nice! I can't wait to get mine.

They are jumpy little critters so be careful opening the cups! I hope everything arrives safely. :sweatdrop:

 

[agent A]

YAY!!! i may buy a few

 

[Mimblex]

That stripe across the eyes is incredible!

 

[mkayum]

What do they look like when their adults?

 

[Precarious]

That stripe across the eyes is incredible!

Humbertiella ceylonica (Indian Bark Mantis) has an equally impressive stripe, though not nearly as solid.

 

[Precarious]

What do they look like when their adults?

Photos by matt82 of Ireland...

Adult female

 

[agent A]

are these cuties easy to care for??

 

[Precarious]

are these cuties easy to care for??

Yeah, no special requirements.

 

[agent A]

Cool!! Do they have a low mortality as nymphs??

 

[twolfe]

So, I tried photographing the L1 Polyspilota aeruginosa nymphs this morning. They sure have long antennae. It was hard not to clip them when I was doing full body shots.

 

[Precarious]

So, I tried photographing the L1 Polyspilota aeruginosa nymphs this morning. They sure have long antennae. It was hard not to clip them when I was doing full body shots.

Yeah, the antennae remind me of the Rhombodera valida at L1.

 

[mkayum]

How big would they get?

 

[Precarious]

Cool!! Do they have a low mortality as nymphs??

I've only seen 1 death out of 100+ nymphs. I've shipped quite a few L1s with zero fatalities too. Did loose a few to cannibalism through Priority.

How big would they get?

Not sure. Haven't seen an adult yet. I think about 4 or 5 inches?

 

[meaganelise9]

Mine were about 4 inches as adults (females) I think. They're precious.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Do yours eat good? I am having to hand feed each adult of this species.

 

[Precarious]

Do yours eat good? I am having to hand feed each adult of this species.

All I have are these nymphs. Never had adults. The nymphs eat plenty!

 

[hibiscusmile]

mine did too, but not the adults.