unknown...

[infinity]

ok, I got 10 mantids ASSUMED to be grandis... but they're not... they're kinda half the size... Here's a pic, the lil lady is about 2.5 inches long, the colour you see there, no distinguishing marks on her abdomen- only a very light brown streak (kinda) down the side - which you can justs ee in the pic. Average stockiness... Any clues?

 

[Rick]

That looks like a male to me. Can you show pics of the abdomen? Can't be a grandis being that size.

 

[infinity]

best i could get with my digital camera - if u wanna see it on webcam, just ask and yeah, you're right, it is a male, shoulda known (miscounted segments ) - so any idea on species

 

[Rick]

That is male. No need to count segments with adults. The differences in the whole body is obvious not to mention the end of the abdomens are totally different between the sexes. Not sure what he is though.

 

[infinity]

want one?! in a few weeks I'll be breeding these guys... then ooths... feel free to reserve some

 

[jandl2204]

Though it is difficult to tell via a picture that would appear to be an adult male Hierodula parviceps. It has what would appear to be a marbled pattern to its wing cases.

Regards.

 

[francisco]

Hello All,

It might also be H membranacea.

regards

FT