Isaacthedev Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I bought this mantis from my LFS who claims it is a peacock but it’s looking more like a Smithii any thoughts? The body is a tan brown. Quote Link to comment
EthanPhillyCheesesteak Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Peacocks are more of a rainbow kinda color, yours does resemble a smithii Quote Link to comment
NoOneLikesADryTang Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I'd check here, and see if you can identify yours in comparison to these. https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/crustacea/malacostraca/eumalacostraca/royslist/index.html#directory If it is a smithii, I'm totally jealous. That's the species the tank keeper wants! Quote Link to comment
Isaacthedev Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 9 hours ago, NoOneLikesADryTang said: I'd check here, and see if you can identify yours in comparison to these. https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/crustacea/malacostraca/eumalacostraca/royslist/index.html#directory If it is a smithii, I'm totally jealous. That's the species the tank keeper wants! Why wouldn't one want a peacock instead? Quote Link to comment
NoOneLikesADryTang Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 37 minutes ago, Isaacthedev said: Why wouldn't one want a peacock instead? The Smithii stays smaller, so it works well in a nano tank. Quote Link to comment
EthanPhillyCheesesteak Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I also think smithii’s have a better personality and are active more. Just my two cents Quote Link to comment
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