"Say hello to my little friend"

[patrickfraser]

Super cute nymph. I believe it's Theopropus elegans. Can't wait for 'em to get big.

 

[lunarstorm]

Very cute, indeed. I dig the head tilt and the contrasting patterns on the antennae.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Did u dip it in caramel?

 

[Psychobunny]

Did u dip it in caramel?

LOL!! I was thinking the same thing....sort of

It looks like something tasty to eat!!

 

[ismart]

Nice! Looks like it taste like coookie? :lol:

 

[hibiscusmile]

yum, who;s gonna try it?

 

[twolfe]

Cute! Do you know what instar that nymph is? That nymph looks a little like a cross between a Creobroter and a p. wahlbergii.

 

[patrickfraser]

Cute! Do you know what instar that nymph is? That nymph looks a little like a cross between a Creobroter and a p. wahlbergii.

I'm pretty sure they are L2. They are very small. They are very cute and also very active. The description you give is one I've heard before and I completely agree.

It might be a bit of a challenge with the species breeding is most similar to orchids with the major size difference and female needing an extra molt. I have heard that these males MUST be slowed and females hurried. I'm up for the challenge. It will be good, as I should be receiving orchids soon and will be keeping both of them similarly.

 

[sporeworld]

Very cute!

If they ARE elegans, the males are soooooo TINY!!! I freaked when mine had wings so soon, and so small.

The females are gorgeous though! So, good luck!

 

[patrickfraser]

I will have to get them sexed and separated as soon as I can. Maybe it's time for me to look into a more powerful loupe. My highest is only 10X. Does anybody recommend anything in particular? I'm just wondering what anybody else uses and likes.

 

[Idolofreak]

Cute little guy! I love the male to female adult comparison in this species.

 

[patrickfraser]

Is anybody else dealing with Theopropus elegans or have any "pointers" for a new keeper of the species?

 

[sporeworld]

I kept them the same as my Creos - hot and wet (and occasionally dry). Seemed a very durable species.

 

[patrickfraser]

Thanks. I just had an ooth pop with 33 new babies. :clap: Boy are these things jumpy and fast.

 

[Precarious]

Cute!