Post pics of ID'd mantis

[jedimpt]

Instead of just posting pics to see if we can id a mantis, how about everybody post a pic of their mantis if it has already been id'd. That way, some of us can see the differences between the species.

You can also post one if your guy is cute as a button!

 

[RockledgeReef]

That would be an excellent idea!! Especially for those of us that are new to the hobby. I think I have one ( or more) that hitchhiked in on my liverock, but it doesn't match any that I have seen pics of. Theone that I caught is only about 5/16 of an inch long and is mostly clear with some dark banding along it's back. Is this a young one? or is it just a pod and I'm being paranoid!!??
Thanx "RR"

 

[CodeToad]

Mine is a male Odontodactylus scyllarus

 

[jedimpt]

Is that a peacock?

 

[DensityMan]

Tim is a male Gonodatylus smithii of unusual color (Click here to see the more typical coloration)

I just know I'm gonna like this thread!

 

[Scalare102079]

cute.... very cute chevy

cute.... very cute chevy

A lot more colorful than i remember at the store!

 

[jedimpt]

Well I guess this is the "timid tim". I'm sure he'll grow to be a fine crime fighter some day.

 

[CodeToad]

Is that a peacock?

Yep

 

[LisaP]

Neogonodactylus wennerae

Regards

Lisa

 

[jedimpt]

Wow, those are great pics. What type of camera did you use? And can you tell me how big your little guy is?

 

[LisaP]

Hi there,

The pics were taken with a Fuji FinePix 6900z and the mantis measures a massive (well to me at least) 2.5 inches in length.

Regards

Lisa