Bug FAQChoeradodis stalii
Choeradodis stalii · Order: Mantodea · Family: Mantidae
Newly hatched nymphs are bright red, which makes them easy to separate from other Choeradodis species. With each molt they become greener and their hood expands until they reach adult size.
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How to recognize it
Nymphs are born bright red and even early instars show a small hood.
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Life cycle
Nymphs start out bright red and turn greener as they molt, while their hood grows larger 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 color of the young distinguishes this species from other Choeradodis mantises.
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Questions people ask
How can I tell Choeradodis stalii apart from other leaf mantises?
Look for the bright red coloration of the nymphs; other species lack this red hue.
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Same family (Mantidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choeradodis_stalii
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