Id My mantis

[cheflavor]

Hey Yall, first time posting, I have owned mantids before my last was a Gonodactylus Smithii or purple spotted mantis. Honestly the most interesting salty critter i have ever owned. I recently set up a new tank and found a mantis at my LFS it reminds me of the purple spotted Mantis because of its yellow antennal scales it has very faded red raptorial appendages, Best guesses? His meral spots seem to be white, can he be just about to molt and tats why i cant tell?

 

[cheflavor]

Im leaning towards N. Wennerae

 

[young doz]

Where was it taken from?

 

[Calappidae]

G. Chiragra.

 

[Gonodactylus]

The reddish uropods are indicative of G. chiragra.

Roy

 

[cheflavor]

Thank you all so much, I have decided to go against this specimen if you are in Southern California it is available at medusa LA. Dr Roy, a pleasure to have you post on my thread, I have been a long time fan of your work.