Strange Spots On Orchid Abdomen

[MantisMart]

I hope she will be ok.

 

[MantisGirl13]

That is really strange. I'm glad she's acting normal. I'm interested to see what she's like after a molt.

- MantisGirl13 

 

[FabioFabiatic]

That is really strange. I'm glad she's acting normal. I'm interested to see what she's like after a molt.

I know right!!

 

[Orchid1983]

I can't wait for the molt either, I'm just not sure when it will be!

 

[FabioFabiatic]

@Orchid1983 and updates? Has her abdomen shrunk in size at all?

 

[Orchid1983]

I'll post a photo later when I get out of bed She continues to stay alert, seems more mobile lately, definitely pooping fine, still hungry too.

In case it was over feeding, how much should a female L6 orchid eat? We have gone down to one soldier fly every other day at the moment with honey water in between but is this too little now? I don't want to overfeeding her again if that was the case so any advice?

 

[Orchid1983]

 

[MrGhostMantis]

Swap that mesh metal mesh is really bad for their feet. It's good she is still alive and kicking!

 

[hysteresis]

@hierodula 

Have you seen anything like this before? 

 

[FabioFabiatic]

Its hard to tell, but I believe she looks better, still, her abdomen is huge. Keep us updated and good luck with her!

 

[FabioFabiatic]

Has she molted yet? I have a similar sized Orchid at the same instar and what looked like at the same level of development as yours and she just molted. 

 

[Orchid1983]

Not yet, but still hanging in there!

 

[FabioFabiatic]

Has she molted yet?