Ralph Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I've noticed that my chinese mantises (mostly the females) change eye color depending on the time. The eyes are basically black at night, and lighter in the morning. Why? Also, I have been attempting to breed a male (5 days old as adult) and a female (2 weeks as adult). He is usually afraid of her, and they have fought multiple times. I usually feed both before mating. I usually have success with this. Also, I don't want her to eat the male, as I have a female nymph to mate him with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 You know i've noticed that too, but I have no idea why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismart Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 The change in eye color has to do with light. That is why at night they are dark and during the day they are light. I'm not to sure exactly why this is, but i think it has to do with light obsorbtion in the eyes. Your male is way to young to mate. Give him at least two weeks as an adult before you introduce her to him. And also keep them seperated until you are ready to mate them. Chinese mantids are very cannibalistic. Hope this helps some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thank you ismart! My males are older now, and I have accomplished mating once. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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