Threat poses

[agent A]

Here's one of my Theopropus elegans "old maids". Anybody have any males???

why is her ovipositer open?

 

[Mime454]

why is her ovipositer open?

Because she likes you!

 

[patrickfraser]

She needs a man...BAD.

 

[Precarious]

This is actually what a Heterochaeta threat pose looks like. The arms-out pose is just their normal stance.

 

[Sticky]

These pictures are just amazing!!

 

[mantid_mike]

those metallic wings are awesome.

 

[agent A]

my idolo threat posed me yesterday

 

[Paradoxica]

This is actually what a Heterochaeta threat pose looks like. The arms-out pose is just their normal stance.

Mine usually keep their arms folded, but then spread their arms apart once I approach the enclosure. Maybe because they're still just nymphs?

 

[Precarious]

Mine usually keep their arms folded, but then spread their arms apart once I approach the enclosure. Maybe because they're still just nymphs?

Yeah, that's normal. Just means they are ready for action if necessary. Believe me, there is no mistaking the threat pose. Only ever saw adults do it.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Yeah my camera skillz are poop, but here ya go anyway...

 

[Mime454]

Holy cow Precarious, that is actually scary.

 

[Precarious]

Holy cow Precarious, that is actually scary.

I peed a little when I took that photo. :blush:

 

[fleurdejoo]

I peed a little when I took that photo. :blush:

So just like every other day on the forums?

 

[slytle90]

Idolomantis Diabolica

D lobata

I LOVE this.