Size difference in ghosts?

[patrickfraser]

I have a really small female ghost. I have put her next to my green one for size comparison. Both are from the same ooth hatch. I'm just surprised at how small the brown one is compared to the green.

 

[guapoalto049]

Wow I don't think I've ever had a ghost more than 2 mm off from 2 cm, they are always so consistent. Looks like you've either got a runt or a giant!

 

[patrickfraser]

I know, but which??? :huh: I'm thinking runt. Should she be mated or should this DNA be dashed?

 

[CoolMantid]

Maybe she didnt eat as much? Idunno? I think you should still mate her. WHats the worst that could happen?

 

[Krissim Klaw]

It is always interesting when you get size differences. I have on Macrop who is noticeably larger than my others. When she and her sister were growing up I assumed her sister was a boy at first since her sister always seemed smaller then her despite being the same age.

 

[lancaster1313]

I had a petite Chinese mantis that outlived all of her larger sisters.

I would allow your little Ghost to breed and see which genes might be hardier or longer lived.

 

[jcal]

Nice pictures. I would mate as well.