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Praying Mantis Interacting With Human
Here we see a praying mantis (Carolina mantis) perched on the hand of a human. This picture was taken on October 1st, 2019 at 11:30 AM in downtown Kirksville. Praying mantis don't pose a threat to humans, so this picture isn't a cause for concern. During the warmer times of the year, the males try to look for female mates by flying around, and therefore become more noticeable in their environment. The praying mantis' natural predators are frogs, larger birds, bats, spiders, and snakes. It should also be noted that praying mantises partake in cannibalism wherein females will eat the males after mating (this only happens about 30% of the time). The praying mantises mainly prey on insects, and despite their intimidating appearance, make great pets.
Information from - NatGeo
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/09/praying-mantis...
Praying Mantis Interacting With Human
Here we see a praying mantis (Carolina mantis) perched on the hand of a human. This picture was taken on October 1st, 2019 at 11:30 AM in downtown Kirksville. Praying mantis don't pose a threat to humans, so this picture isn't a cause for concern. During the warmer times of the year, the males try to look for female mates by flying around, and therefore become more noticeable in their environment. The praying mantis' natural predators are frogs, larger birds, bats, spiders, and snakes. It should also be noted that praying mantises partake in cannibalism wherein females will eat the males after mating (this only happens about 30% of the time). The praying mantises mainly prey on insects, and despite their intimidating appearance, make great pets.
Information from - NatGeo
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/09/praying-mantis...