tell me what I got!

[mister B]

Howdy folks.....bought two of these labeled "Rhombodera sp." and was hoping someone could identify which species they were. I might be asking for a miracle here but I figured this was the best place to start haha. If better pics are needed let me know. Thanks in advance!

 

[Vlodek]

Did you get them from the white plains reptile show or someone else?

 

[mister B]

Hahaha.....so you were there too.

Yeah I got them at the show. Guy is a friend of mine; I usually pick up something from him. I hang out at his table pretty much the whole time haha. In fact I've talked to him and hung out there so much he'll let me take over for a short period so he can grab food or use the bathroom haha.

 

[Extrememantid]

I'm gonna say stalii.. Rhombodera stalii. I keep them too.. They are fun

 

[Vlodek]

I think yours is R. stalli as well. R. valida would have a bigger shield.

 

[Extrememantid]

I think yours is R. stalli as well. R. valida would have a bigger shield.

That's what I was thinking.. And valida are a little bit darker green correct?

 

[HungryGhost]

So you're one of the people that bought him out. When I found his table they were all gone. He told me they were Malaysian shield mantids but he had none left.

 

[D_Hemptress]

those guys are on my list of wants

 

[Vlodek]

You really cannot tell them apart by color. Some nymphs can be simply more darker or lighter then the others.

 

[mister B]

So the unanimous vote is R. stalii, thanks for the help!!

So you're one of the people that bought him out. When I found his table they were all gone. He told me they were Malaysian shield mantids but he had none left.

Yup haha.....he only had four and within a half hour one was gone so I decided to grab 'em before I missed out. I didn't get a chance to sex the one he had sold but the other three were males. I actually thought I had a pair until I got home and saw the extra two segments....I was kinda rushing it cause I knew they would go quick and missed the extra two on one of them haha. So with that said, anyone got an extra female? It's been a while since I've bred any mantis and was looking for something new to try. While I'm at it I've got a lone adult green female ghost lookin' to get busy haha, if anyone has spare males. Thanks again everyone!

 

[Extrememantid]

So the unanimous vote is R. stalii, thanks for the help!!

Yup haha.....he only had four and within a half hour one was gone so I decided to grab 'em before I missed out. I didn't get a chance to sex the one he had sold but the other three were males. I actually thought I had a pair until I got home and saw the extra two segments....I was kinda rushing it cause I knew they would go quick and missed the extra two on one of them haha. So with that said, anyone got an extra female? It's been a while since I've bred any mantis and was looking for something new to try. While I'm at it I've got a lone adult green female ghost lookin' to get busy haha, if anyone has spare males. Thanks again everyone!

I've got 5 females and no males >.< I would love to trade but mailing over borders might be risky

 

[mister B]

I've got 5 females and no males >.< I would love to trade but mailing over borders might be risky

Aaaargh so close yet so far away haha, no worries.