mantis (nymph Horned mantis)

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Melan_de03

Lion

please help me identify this mantis. thanks.. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I'd say possibly Elmantis sp. but not at all sure. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Melan_de03
    
    Lion
    
    OK thanks for the info Posted 5 years ago
  2. Melan_de03
    
    Lion
    
    I have try to find the similar sp but still not find. this look so different Posted 5 years ago
  3. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I understand, mantids are very difficult to identify due to lacking documentation. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Melan_de03
        
        Lion
        
        any suggestion sp ? Posted 5 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Elmantis sp. is the genus I already suggested :)
        Exact species within that genus, sorry, I don't know. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Albert Kang
        
        Lion
        
        I have checked with an expert with Mantis and he suggested that it is likely from the genus Ceratomantis. It is not possible to identify it to the species level based on this picture of a nymph.
        
        Ceratomantis are fondly called Horned Mantis with a single horn like thing on their head, which can be seen in your picture. Mantis from the genus Elmantis does not has that 'horn like thing' on their heads. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
        
        Melan_de03
        
        Lion
        
        thanks very much... Posted 5 years ago
        
        Melan_de03
        
        Lion
        
        https://www.google.com/amp/s/lonelyetntomologist.tumblr.com/post/115657332336/horned-mantis-nymph-ceratomantis-saussurii/amp Posted 5 years ago
        
        Albert Kang
        
        Lion
        
        There are a few known species of Ceratomantis, and pics of nymphs are always difficult to identify. Furthermore, one never knows if what you saw/found could be a yet to be described species. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Melan_de03
        
        Lion
        
        ok thanks.. i like to take a macro shoot of insect but i'm never learn about this insect. so please teach me. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Albert Kang
        
        Lion
        
        Am also hear in JD to learn from others.
        Generally, when it comes to insects, it is seldom possible to ID them unless they are of the category that are seen frequently and with many observations and studies of them have been conducted.
        
        Nymphs of insects usually go through several stages and they may change in looks and shapes as they get older. They will moults/sheds their skins to get bigger several times in their lifespan before they becomes adults. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks very much for checking, Albert! Posted 5 years ago
        
        Albert Kang
        
        Lion
        
        Happy to check but as mentioned in my previous comment, even my friend who is an expert in Mantis cannot be sure this is Ceratomantis saussurii. He will only determines it to Ceratomantis sp. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        That is fine, we will leave it at the genus then. Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Welcome to JungleDragon! You have some awesome photos! Posted 5 years ago
1. Melan_de03
  
  Lion
  
  thanks... Posted 5 years ago

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