The Praying Mantis is a favorite insect for many because of its attractive appearance. Many people, when encountering praying mantises, are tempted to hold or touch the insect. However, many also think twice because of the fear of receiving a bite from a praying mantis. Many of these people, watching nature, have seen a female […]
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How cool was it when you were a kid to have a praying mantis sitting in front of the door or in the garden waiting for a pitiful bug to come and make dinner? If you were mostly kids, watching it for a minute or so, then running back into the house asking mom for […]
With a few clicks on the wall last March, he brought a wonderful package to our home. After opening the package – we discovered exactly what we expected – the praying mantis egg case arrived safely. What does this contraption look like? Well, I would just describe it as a cross between shower foam and […]
Is it permissible to kill a praying mantis? There is no quick answer. However, most people from the United States population believe it is a crime to do so, gathering the belief that a large insect species is endangered. This is also true. It is entirely possible that your state has its own mandate against […]
Surely everyone knows that bugs are just like bugs. But what happens when you find a bug that makes a really good pet? Well done here. You learn things you never knew before about that bug. In this case, I’m talking about praying mantises aka mantids. Praying mantises are relatives of roaches. They are best […]