moult

smokey progg · #1 (**permalink**) 22nd May 2009, 13:42

how often should a alalomantis coxalis moult I don't know what instar it is but I got it from metamorphosis at the BTS if anyone knows what instar they wer that would help

ctkaan · #2 (**permalink**) 22nd May 2009, 13:59

roughly at the earlier instars it starts at around 2 weeks, then progressively gets longer as it nears adult. (Higher temps with lots of food will decrease the times a little while lower temps increase it)

How big is you mantid at the moment? and can you post a pic? someone may be able to give a guess as to its instar then.

smokey progg · #3 (**permalink**) 22nd May 2009, 14:15

they are about 25 mm i will get a photo later when my dad gets back has a macro on his phone cam so when he comes back i will take pics of the 2 i have

smokey progg · #4 (**permalink**) 22nd May 2009, 20:55

that is 5p for size also one on sticks is diff to one with coin so if its possible could you try to sex if not I will wait till they are bigger

Cosmicbug · #5 (**permalink**) 22nd May 2009, 22:11

Looks like they are 3rd instar judging by their size.

Although the pics arn't great for sexing it looks like the first pic is of a male and the 2nd a female.

Andie · #6 (**permalink**) 22nd May 2009, 23:01

I'm thinking 3rd instar also.

smokey progg · #7 (**permalink**) 23rd May 2009, 09:05

how many instars do they have before adult

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