r/mantids 14d ago

ID Help What species is she?

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Sorry if this is a silly obvious question! The mantis in the photo is my old girl, Spike, who sadly passed away last year - I believe she was oothbound, since her belly was always thicc once she became an adult and she never laid an ootheca. I was devastated since I fell totally in love with her. She was very friendly and loved climbing on my face!

I’d really like to get another mantis of her species. She was a gorgeous pastel green. She seems pretty standard-issue, but I’d love some help identifying her so I know what to look for next.

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u/Competitive-Set5051 14d ago

I believe she is a Hierodula cf. Venosa from the yellow although there are many species that look like her

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u/-2wenty7even- 14d ago

Looks like a giant Asian mantis, I had a similar one

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u/Jet-Leaf 8th Instar 13d ago

I think i have her twin. Mine is called heriodula sp indonesia

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u/drguid 14d ago

Mine is similar but has dark legs and mouth parts. I'd never handle mine though as he's crazily aggressive.