Tenodera sp.

[Fisherman_Brazil]

Tenodera sp.

The most common mantis in Taiwan.

female subadult

Female adult

and Male adult

very hardy, and easy to keep!

 

[Rick]

Most common mantis here too.

 

[Christian]

Looks like T. aridifolia. The most common species in SE Asia, but not the only one, so some uncertainty remains.

Regards,

Christian

 

[Asa]

That is a good example for how a mantid's eye gets black in the dark.

 

[yen_saw]

This appear to be larger than the one i have seen here, do you know how long is this one Luke?

 

[Christian]

Hi.

T. sinensis is a different species, with e.g. a shorter prothorax. Some specimens of T. aridifolia can be really huge!

Regards,

Christian

 

[Fisherman_Brazil]

The subadult is 8.5cm from head to tail and the adult male is 8cm from head to tail.

Luke

 

[TrogPhoto]

Hi, I was recently informed about your forum, and am suitably impressed by the photos and info. Mantids are so extremely fascinating! Here are a few photos of my Tenodera Aridifola Sinesis (Chinese Mantis):

Corey Hochachka

Troglodyte Photography Inc.

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www.trogphoto.com

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