Which part of the male does a female mantis usually bite off during mating?
European mantis is highly modified for the efficient capture and restraint of fast moving or flying prey. In Germany, "M. religiosa" is listed as ‘threatened’ on the German Red List. It is not supposed to be caught or held as a pet. Even though female "Mantis religiosa" are usually larger and heavier than male individuals (7–9 cm versus 6–7 cm), the antennae and the eyes of male animals outsize these of the females. Along with the forward directed compound eyes there are also simple eyes to be found on the head. These three dorsal ocelli are also more pronounced in males than
Burying mantis Burying mantis The burying mantis ("Sphodropoda tristis") is a species of mantid native to Australia. They are white or brown and can reach lengths of up to some 40mm long, with distinct markings on the thorax and with a white blotch on the wings. They're called burying mantids because females dig holes in the ground, in which they lay their eggs and then refill the holes. Burying mantids are not aggressive, (unlike the large brown mantis); the female does not try to attack the male whilst mating but will kill and eat the male afterwards. The burying mantis can be