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[leaffish75]

I went to a LFS and they had a mantis. They didnt know the species. I cant get any pics because it still hides. the body is green and white (kind of splotchy) the smashers are redish. the tail has 2 yellow dots.

thanks

 

[sdm]

If you could describe the meral spots, it would be really helpful.

 

[leaffish75]

whats meril spots?

 

[sdm]

on it's raptorial appendages. Y'know, the meral spots. Meral spots as in a mantises meral spread...

 

[leaffish75]

oh, I see if he will come out so i can get a good look. he has been hiding all week.