massaman Well-known member Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 2,700 Reaction score 22 Location michigan Aug 2, 2009 #2 if a nymph has a twisted raptorial arm and molts will it eventually straighten out in the next molt or 2?
if a nymph has a twisted raptorial arm and molts will it eventually straighten out in the next molt or 2?
bassist Well-known member Joined Dec 29, 2008 Messages 562 Reaction score 2 Aug 2, 2009 #3 Yes but raptoral arms don't usually regrow that well.
massaman Well-known member Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 2,700 Reaction score 22 Location michigan Aug 2, 2009 #4 well the mantis still has functionality of the arm but its twisted!
Rick Well-known member Joined Dec 15, 2004 Messages 15,907 Reaction score 583 Location NC Aug 2, 2009 #5 Just let it be. If may fix itself or it may not. Either way if it works then it will be fine.