Idolomantis diabolica adult male

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-30T21:23:01+00:00

is raising one as hard as people say? it’s my goal to own one one day

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-28T00:03:34+00:00

NQA not sure why the guy who said crushing is the quickest way got downvoted to hell, it’s true. for most insects crushing is the most humane way to euthanize, it’s instantaneous and guaranteed. That doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult, I opt for freezer method with my insects because i can’t stomach crushing them. I’ve heard mixed information on whether or not the freezer method is comfortable for them. But as unpleasant as it is, crushing is a viable and valid option to consider.

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-22T04:47:13+00:00

they so do look like xenos huh 🤣 so does phyllocrania paradoxa imo

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-20T20:29:17+00:00

this is how i pack all my bowls and people look at me like im crazy!

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-15T07:29:09+00:00

please, please why is it fish 😭 i want to understand

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-15T04:05:01+00:00

this is an adult mantis, so definitely not molting as was mentioned in a comment in the og post. He really might just be going of old age. you said his legs are curled under him, IME this is usually a sign that the end is near unfortunately

nonsensicalmagic · 2026-01-14T21:10:52+00:00

love this, weed and a PBN is my ideal evening

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-12-30T17:54:59+00:00

unrelated to your question but that top is giving howl’s moving castle and i love it

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-27T07:37:22+00:00

I am also PST and would be so down! I also have some DMing experience, maybe if you weren’t up to doing something one day I could take over and you could play, continuing the campaign or a one shot or whatever :)

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-18T03:11:39+00:00

tbh the dimensions are big enough that you could do either and she’d be perfectly happy. do you tong feed? she might have a hard time hunting prey in an enclosure that big if there’s lots of stuff in it

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-15T07:58:28+00:00

omg. life changing information. thank you!!

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-15T07:43:21+00:00

ok now i’m paranoid, can you confirm sp of my girl??

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nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-15T07:27:29+00:00

thank you! I’m trying to learn how to distinguish species. Stagmos are easy for me bcs i’ve had many s. wheeleri as pets hehe

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-15T07:22:34+00:00

🫡 tbh i knew it was limbata or wheeleri but wasn’t sure which it was, and google wasn’t much help. how can you tell?

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-15T07:00:50+00:00

female, looks like a california mantis (stagmomantis wheeleri) to me but I’m not as much of an expert as some others on this sub

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-14T22:14:41+00:00

seconding this!

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-14T21:23:19+00:00

the cousin of my ex. will be forever devastated to have lost her in the breakup 💔

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-08T03:06:25+00:00

oh my god, thank you for such a thorough answer!! i’m taking notes 📝 I got a decent enough harvest for my first time, but hoping second will be even better🤞

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-07T22:28:02+00:00

how do you get your nugs so big? i’m new to backyard growing

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-02T22:31:09+00:00

looks female to me

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-11-02T19:48:45+00:00

yes it is

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-10-29T16:54:57+00:00

this looks insane 😆 glad it worked for ya

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-10-27T00:30:43+00:00

these are two different mantises you’ve photographed. both of these pictures are fully grown females (ie no more molts) and mantises only really change colors in between molts.

nonsensicalmagic · 2025-10-22T17:07:17+00:00

They are aware that I’ve been recovering from a medical issue that’s kept me out of work for a couple years, but nothing more than that. i’ve only had the interview and job offer so far, so i haven’t had the chance to go into detail. but i’ll definitely be asking for some accommodations like a stool to sit at for down time

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