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Old 05-04-2006, 02:08 PM
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Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii (spiney flower mantis, or number nine mantis). they're still young. here's what they look like now:



but here's what they'll look like once their wings grow in:


(last two images from mantiskingdom.com)

i already have a thread about this on dendroboard, so if you want to see some responces over there follow this link:
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Oh, you bugger !!!! This guy is amazing. I have him in my collection, but unfortunately dried behind glass. Where did you get him ?
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thanks for posting. Those are really cool!
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Do you have any pics of the enclosure?
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i got him from ian at insectstore.com

i have some pics of the enclosure on my camera at home, i'll try to upload them later on. this is the best i have for now. also a couple newer pics.






this isn't a wahlbergii, but these guys just hatched a couple days ago. they're my first nymphs. how cute!
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Those pics with the flowers are soooo cool. The baby, well Im just thinking cute frog food.
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Beautiful! How big will it be as an adult? Lifespan?
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hey that is really cool!
they remind me of men in black; that giant alien bug thing except in white instead of green. that is so awsum!
they look so fragile, like a bit of moulded glass...
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Thank you. I love bugs. I will order some soon. Barb
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They're on vacation. Have to find out if they can send egg cases. They are from the uk.
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