L2? L3?

Lan · Oct 21, 2005

hi. i was wondering if any of you could tell me if my mantis is L2 or L3?

i received her this size, so i'm not sure how many molts shes had already.

i'm also not sure if she is a she.

thx guys!

http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mantis12kx.jpg

robo mantis · Oct 21, 2005

its a female i think L3

KennethJ78 · Oct 22, 2005

female ??? :roll:

I count 7 abdominal shields.... So I would say: it's a male. "L-stadium" .. haven't got a clue. It might be easier if you'd put a specific coin next to it for size comparision.. or a ruler so we can see how many inches it is....

hortus · Oct 22, 2005

7?? i could barely see the 6th then again the photos blurry

Lan · Oct 22, 2005

i took some better photos. maybe now it will be easier to tell.

Sheldon Johnson · Oct 22, 2005

Male L4

Rick · Oct 22, 2005

Looks like a male L3 or 4 African.

robo mantis · Oct 22, 2005

oh sorry my mistake i see the 7th section.

robo mantis · Oct 22, 2005

nice pics :wink:

Lan · Oct 23, 2005

thanks everyone! he finally molted today sometime this afternoon! i guess that makes him L4. or L5 hehe.

Jwonni · Oct 23, 2005

what type is he?

someone mentioned an african is that right?

Samzo · Oct 23, 2005

what type is he?someone mentioned an african is that right?

he looks like an african 100% anyway

Lan · Oct 23, 2005

i think he's a sphodromantis lineola.

Samzo · Oct 23, 2005

i think he's a sphodromantis lineola.

How can you tell? All sphodromantis look similar especially at a young age.

Ian · Oct 23, 2005

yeah...I could never tell the difference. Graham did tell me a few differences I think, but cant remember.

Cheers,

Ian

Lan · Oct 23, 2005

oh..

that's what i thought. when can you start being able to distinguish between the different african mantis species? or what are differences?

Samzo · Oct 23, 2005

i think its size and shade of colour, id dont know dont really go for sphodromantis

Ian · Oct 23, 2005

I think its a lot easier as adult.

Cheers,

Ian

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