Bug FAQChoeradodis stalii
Choeradodis stalii · Order: Mantodea · Family: Mantidae
Nymphs are born bright red, a trait that separates them from other Choeradodis species, and they show a small hood even in early stages. As they molt, they turn greener and the hood grows larger until they become adults.
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How to recognize it
Newborn nymphs are bright red, which distinguishes them from other Choeradodis species, and they already have a slight hood.
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Life cycle
Nymphs start bright red and become greener with each molt, while their hood enlarges until adulthood.
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Where it comes from
Its native range includes Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, and Peru.
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Lookalikes
The bright red coloration of the nymphs makes this species easy to separate from other leaf mantises.
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Questions people ask
How can I tell this mantis apart from other leaf mantises?
Look for the bright red color of the newborn nymphs and the small hood they already have.
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Same family (Mantidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choeradodis_stalii
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