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[rantology]

Got some fresh pictures today of my little dudes, thought I'd start myself a thread~

My "golden" H.Membranacea that has since turned from a neon yellow when I got her to a neon green color with "burnt" edges and legs. She's molted 3 times since I got her about a month and a half ago.

And my little ghost who's only molted once since I got him, I think he might be sub-adult now?

 

[Ocelotbren]

Nice pictures!  I think I would guess sub-adult for the ghost too.  My first ghost molted to adult without me even realizing she was sub-adult, but after that I paid more attention and the others all had noticeable wing buds.

 

[Connor]

Beautiful mantis!

 

[PrayingMantisPets]

definitely a sub male. sweet giant Asian!

 

[rantology]

Had some fun with my ghosts today. I got one of those cheapy macro lenses for my phone so I tried for some proper photos. They didn't turn out half bad considering it's just a galaxy S6 phone camera...some post processing in photoshop 

Freshly molted male:

And one of the L2 babies (so cute):

 

[Ocelotbren]

Awesome pictures.  The male looks great and the nymph is indeed super cute.  Looks so inquisitive.

 

[CosbyArt]

They look great! It is amazing what the little phone lenses can do. I have several sets of them myself, and they are good for quick shots.

I see your little nymph will not hold it's antennas still either for a photo.

 

[Connor]

Amazing how you can get those pictures with a IPhone! Amazing mantis you got!

 

[rantology]

Thanks for the kind words all!

I see your little nymph will not hold it's antennas still either for a photo.

Yeah, not a chance! I tried to pick the most chill one of the 6 to photograph. There's one in particular I've had to name Barry Allen because he is NEVER standing still whenever I see him (and he immediately zooms out of the deli cup when I open them to feed or mist).

 

[CosbyArt]

Yeah, not a chance! I tried to pick the most chill one of the 6 to photograph. There's one in particular I've had to name Barry Allen because he is NEVER standing still whenever I see him (and he immediately zooms out of the deli cup when I open them to feed or mist).

Lol, I figured as none of the several Ghosts I had would either. Great name! It really is surprising how individuals are so unique, and interested in their environment too.

 

[rantology]

My herd of ghosts is working on molting this week and they like to hang out at the top together. My two females are 1 instar apart at the moment and they are standing right next to each other so I thought it was a neat photo. The difference of ~one week and one instar (L5 / L6). She is almost double the size!

 

 

[Ocelotbren]

Hah cool picture!  The size change is crazy, and when they're all growing up together you often don't realize just how much they've grown without a comparison like that.

 

[rantology]

It's Friday and I've got BABIES! ? 

 

[MantisGirl13]

Aww! I love little ghost nymphs. They are adorable! Lucky you!!!!

- MantisGirl13

 

[Mantis Lady]

Gratz on the hatch. those nymphs are cute

 

[Ocelotbren]

So cute, and how exciting!  Enjoy them while you can, as we all know they grow up so fast. ?

 

[rantology]

When you're fresh out of a molt and got a serious case of the munchies:

 

[MantisGirl13]

 That is cute! How are your ghosts now? I would guess around L4-5?

- MantisGirl13

 

[rantology]

 That is cute! How are your ghosts now? I would guess around L4-5?

- MantisGirl13

Thanks! The ghosts are doing great, yeah. Strangely I only got those 2 nymphs from that ooth...