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Mantid-Tim

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So my 5 new mantis species are (sorry I don't have a good enough camera to take close-ups. They are all L2, L3.

Hierodula majuscula L2, Hierodula venosa L2, Rhombodera megaera L3, Sphodromantis sp. (either a 'blue flash' or a bacetti) L2/3, Plistospilota guineensis L4 (aka the Mega Mantis) 

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This is the mega mantis (L4):

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This adds to my collection of 4 ghosts (adult and subadult), 1 adult Brunner's, 1 L3 Orchid, and an adult Rhombodera extensicollis. Oh and of course my L5 Chinese mantis raised since a hatchling. 

 
Very nice collection! I assume that you've put them in larger containers by now?

- MantisGirl13
Thanks. Yes I have the little guys each in a nice 32oz with fabric vents. 

EDIT:

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Yep. Coco fiber!

Also just got a Hierodula membranacea to add to the collection. I currently have 11 different species!

 

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