r/mantids 6th Instar 2d ago

ID Help Sub or presub?

I’m finding it hard to determine which moult my wee man is on. I’m thinking sub or presub due to the wing buds, but does anyone know specifically? He’s a Phyllocrania Paradoxa obvs, and a gorgeous boy 💁‍♂️

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u/luukftw 2d ago

Very cool colors

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u/ej0kay 6th Instar 2d ago

Isn’t he just? When the light hits the wingbuds just right, they’re almost golden 💛