Praying Mantises mating

This young man does not have very long to live. the female will most likely eat the male after (or even during) the mating process.

comments (3)

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Poor chap! Nice shot! Posted 10 years ago
1. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Claire. Once in a while they do get away but it is very seldom. They eat the head first...brains must be a delicacy Hehee Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    You ladies have no mercy :) Posted 10 years ago

The European Mantis

"Mantis religiosa", referred to as the European Mantis outside of Europe and known simply as the Praying Mantis in Europe and elsewhere, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea.

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Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Lilygirl