Toxodera sp.

[mantidian]

hey khabirun you may want to breed roaches as feeders, more nutritious than mealworms. I know a friend in Singapore who has them let me know if you want any.

 

[sufistic]

hey khabirun you may want to breed roaches as feeders, more nutritious than mealworms. I know a friend in Singapore who has them let me know if you want any.

What kind of roaches?

 

[revmdn]

I'm blown away, so cool.

 

[mantidian]

I think their turkistan roaches.

Anyway any tips for mantis hunting in malaysia?

 

[Kruszakus]

Are we looking at an introduction of a new species into culture or what?

 

[Opivy]

lol! here here krusz

 

[khabirun]

Are we looking at an introduction of a new species into culture or what?

Sorry for the late reply.

Not really culturing, we're just trying to rear this one nymph first, if we succeed, then our next Cameron Highlands trip will solely be for acquiring loads of T.beieri and other toxos, then i can safely say that T.beieri will be introduced in culture. Anyways, wish us luck on taking care of this beautiful mantis.

 

[revmdn]

Good luck.

 

[Katnapper]

Good luck!!!

 

[sufistic]

Good luck.

Good luck!!!

Many thanks!

 

[Mantibama]

Thanks for sharing the pics! They are absolutely stunning. Congratulations on the find, you are very fortunate to live in such a unique area with such diverse mantids! I'm envious if you can't tell Good luck bringing them in culture! I know I'm excited for your impending success.

 

[yeatzee]

lol, no pressure :lol:

 

[sufistic]

Sunday 20th December 2009 approx. 0800 hrs. Possibly first (crappy) video taken of a Toxodera sp. catching live prey.

 

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Cool!!! I like the way she sways.

 

[sufistic]

Cool!!! I like the way she sways.

Yeah Chase, she can actually sway up to a 180 degress in rotation without moving her legs. She's just awesome.

 

[ABbuggin]

I love the way she positions her reportorial arms when trying to catch the butterfly! :blink:

 

[revmdn]

I just don't get tierd of looking at that mantis. Wonderful.

 

[Katnapper]

Nice video!

 

[sufistic]

I love the way she positions her reportorial arms when trying to catch the butterfly! :blink:

Yeah Andrew. Similar to this

Thanks Becky.

 

[Rick]

Awesome vid! Looks like she is on a swivel the way she turns.