Orange mantis

[seahorsedreams]

I'm not sure if any of the pics can help ID this guy but here it goes.

He's about 2-2.5"

Any help is appreciated.

I've gone through The Roy's List but cannot spot him for the life of me.

 

[Dakafall]

my guess is Pseudosquilla ciliata, mainly because of the color, but i'd wait for someone w/ a little more knowledge to back it up or say that i'm wrong lol

 

[seahorsedreams]

I was trying not to let his color guide me. But you are right all the same. Pseudosquilla ciliata's distinguishing features is his checkerboard eyes. Which mine has!

Looks like he'll need a good sandbed.

Thanks!

 

[Gonodactylus]

Actually, a deep sand bed for P. ciliata is not a good idea unless you can supply a subsrrate that sticks together. The cannot effectively burrow in loose sand. I provide a pvc burrow.

Roy

 

[seahorsedreams]

Thanks! I guess I'll look around at peeps PVC setups. I've never had a spearer before.