Our Praying Mantis:
Page 1 of 1 • Share
- Insect RodExperienced Member
- Posts : 217
Points : 282
Join date : 2016-12-16
Location : Georgia USA
I didn`t take any measurements with this mantis but the cap is a standard size cap. No doubt longer than most I have ever seen in this area.
- Insect RodExperienced Member
- Posts : 217
Points : 282
Join date : 2016-12-16
Location : Georgia USA
Not sure of the age but rather healthy, good insects are extremely beneficial, a healthy area is beneficial.
The trees in the background of first photo`s was the last place I observed this mantis.
The trees in the background of first photo`s was the last place I observed this mantis.
- Insect RodExperienced Member
- Posts : 217
Points : 282
Join date : 2016-12-16
Location : Georgia USA
I think you are right, Chinese Mantis. I visually labeled it Chinese also.
insect rod,
insect rod,
- Canadian anterExperienced Member
- Posts : 64
Points : 82
Join date : 2016-11-02
Definetly Tenodora sinensis
- fatalityStranger
- Posts : 5
Points : 6
Join date : 2017-10-29
That is the biggest mantis I ever saw. How long is he now? is mantis good for a pet insect? Do they sting when you touch them?
- Insect RodExperienced Member
- Posts : 217
Points : 282
Join date : 2016-12-16
Location : Georgia USA
This one was not a pet, just a casual insect eater around our back patio porch, so more than likely he or she lived out its life span at some point in time and i`m not sure if this mantis grew anymore.
They do have chewing mouth parts but nothing a human should be really concerned about. No sting..
Insect rod
They do have chewing mouth parts but nothing a human should be really concerned about. No sting..
Insect rod
- zoldosExperienced Member
- Posts : 66
Points : 73
Join date : 2017-11-01
Age : 49
Ah, the Prey Mantis, the king of insects. Definitely my favorite type of insect. Don't see too many here tho. I live in the South. But I've seen a few!
- Insect RodExperienced Member
- Posts : 217
Points : 282
Join date : 2016-12-16
Location : Georgia USA
Thanks all, glad you took a visit with a king of insects..
Insect rod
Insect rod
- zoldosExperienced Member
- Posts : 66
Points : 73
Join date : 2017-11-01
Age : 49
I'm pretty sure they are protected by US law as well.
- Chicken_zapper100Advanced Member
- Posts : 36
Points : 49
Join date : 2017-10-31
Well, Connecticut is protecting the preying mantis
- Insect RodExperienced Member
- Posts : 217
Points : 282
Join date : 2016-12-16
Location : Georgia USA
I have never heard of any laws protecting these mantids, but I haven`t had the time to look either. I would find it extremely difficult if not impossible to enforce such law. Crop dusters kill off all sorts of insects down this way and lots of other people kill any insect that stings or crawls.
Good luck with any insect law.
Insect rod
Good luck with any insect law.
Insect rod
- zoldosExperienced Member
- Posts : 66
Points : 73
Join date : 2017-11-01
Age : 49
Hmmm....I have no idea really then. It's something I heard a long time ago. But agreed, how the heck could they enforce it!?
- Sponsored content
Similar topics
Create an account or log in to leave a reply
You need to be a member in order to leave a reply.
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum