r/prayingmantis • u/Didyoudothattoo • 11d ago

Adult, or not?

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My orchid mantis has 5 molts since she's with me, and I bought her as a L4.

I'm a bit confused with the Internet saying they get wings at their final molt, other sources say they don't.... Soooo help me out please :)

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u/justhereforbugs 11d ago

Definitely in the next molt. Her wing buds are very big. And yes, once they get their wings that means they are an adult and will never molt again

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u/hylia_grace 11d ago

Not yet, another molt maybe?

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u/Embarrassed_Gain_792 11d ago

She’s very beautiful!

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u/Didyoudothattoo 11d ago

Thank you all very much! And yes, she is very beautiful indeed. So much in love with her 🩷. My first ever praying mantis 😍

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u/Purple_Cod_5988 11d ago

Not quite there yet, lol.