My inverts.

basin79

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Absolutely over the moon. I knew my Idolomantis diabolica was due to shed. Well I nipped upstairs and noticed a moult was imminent. 26 mins later it was all over with. Absolutely phenomenonal to watch. Took this pic through an air hole.


 

basin79

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You can see the difference here. 1st pic is a screen shot of the video so doesn't have the details of the 2nd pic. But you can clearly see a difference in the colouration of the "thighs".


 

keks

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I can see the difference, but the mandibels are lighter too, aren't they? Or is that only because of the screenshot?
 

basin79

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I can see the difference, but the mandibels are lighter too, aren't they? Or is that only because of the screenshot?
I've just been told that she is a new worker who hasn't fully hardened yet.
 

LawnShrimp

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Is it correct that mantids can digest honey and pollen because they feed on pollinators that contain these substances? I know centipedes will forage for fruit in the wild (I give mine kiwi and banana). What's your stance on feeding sugary foods to carnivorous inverts?
 

basin79

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Is it correct that mantids can digest honey and pollen because they feed on pollinators that contain these substances? I know centipedes will forage for fruit in the wild (I give mine kiwi and banana). What's your stance on feeding sugary foods to carnivorous inverts?
I've been told by a mantid breeder that they love honey. I'm absolutely certain it's because they eat pollinators yes.

I've never fed my centipedes fruit although I believe they have been known to eat it.
 

LawnShrimp

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Her arms are getting color! The green/white/red/blue of the adults make them one of the flashiest of the large mantids.
 
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