What instar is my mantis and quick vid

[Fishe]

Hi, i have a hierodula sp. and im not sure what L number she is. If I had to guess she has molted about 5 times. My question. Is she sub adult now or one molt away from sub adult. A quick video of her drinking. Not sure if you can tell by the size of the wing buds but if you skip to about 1:00 there is a close up of the wing buds

 

[sally]

Hi, i have a hierodula sp. and im not sure what L number she is. If I had to guess she has molted about 5 times. My question. Is she sub adult now or one molt away from sub adult. A quick video of her drinking. Not sure if you can tell by the size of the wing buds but if you skip to about 1:00 there is a close up of the wing buds

I don't see the video.

 

[Fishe]

Sorry

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[Sticky]

She looks presub to me and I love her blue eyes!

 

[gripen]

Sub adult.

 

[Fishe]

Thanks any other opinions

 

[Fishe]

I saw some pictures of sub adult wing buds and they look pretty similar. But what do I know

 

[sally]

I don't see the video.

My humble opinion is sub adult

 

[Fishe]

Thanks, i think she will be molting soon so well see

 

[AxolotlsAreCoolToo]

pretty sure thats sub adult also i would say it has another week or 2 before it molts based on the wing buds, my sub adult H. majuscula wing buds have been very swollen for a while now. make sure it has enough molting space very important

 

[agent A]

pretty sure thats sub adult also i would say it has another week or 2 before it molts based on the wing buds, my sub adult H. majuscula wing buds have been very swollen for a while now. make sure it has enough molting space very important

Want a net cage for this purpose??

 

[AxolotlsAreCoolToo]

Want a net cage for this purpose??

whats the best site to get them from?

 

[agent A]

whats the best site to get them from?

The insectorium or livemonarch

 

[Fishe]

Hasnt molted yet, anymore guesses would be good