Mantid-Tim
Well-known member
Just wanted to show the progression of growth of my African Mantis, an S. lineola. I had her from L2 and she is now an adult. This was the first mantis I kept as a pet by the way. I had 3 lineola and she was the only one that made it! Due to high heat (near 86°F) and me feeding frequently (I think) she made it from L2 to Adult in 9 weeks!
Her name is Lin; enjoy!
L2: (I remember when a fruit fly looked big next to her, lol!)
L3: (This is my Little Lady Lin wrestling two small mealworms at a measly L3) [Note: This could have also been L4; this was the only pic I wasn't sure about]
L4:
L5:
L6:
L7 (Pre-Sub):
L8 (Sub-Adult):
L9 (Adult!):
And, playing fetch!:
Her name is Lin; enjoy!
L2: (I remember when a fruit fly looked big next to her, lol!)
L3: (This is my Little Lady Lin wrestling two small mealworms at a measly L3) [Note: This could have also been L4; this was the only pic I wasn't sure about]
L4:
L5:
L6:
L7 (Pre-Sub):
L8 (Sub-Adult):
L9 (Adult!):
And, playing fetch!:
