I FOUND MY LOST MANTIS (Ignore me crying I immediately burst into tears)5mo ⋅ DollyTheCrow ⋅ r/mantids
What does it mean when a mantis keeps trying to get inside? It’s second time this week that it’s literally knocking on the door, and it sways a lot and looks at me lol1yr ⋅ iamsaadhak ⋅ r/mantids
I found a pregnant mantis on a cup in the kitchen so I left it by an open window in the bathroom, next thing it laid its ootheca on my cactus1yr ⋅ MOORISHWHORELORD ⋅ r/mantids
RIP Chop Suey, you lived 2 and a half years and layed 11 oothecas. You exceeded all expectations, best mantis ever.1yr ⋅ MauveFairy ⋅ r/mantids
Is she doomed to be a wrinkled ballsack for the rest of her life?9mo ⋅ StruggleEnough4279 ⋅ r/mantids
My girl lived for about two years when I had her in my childhood. I loved her so much when she passed we got her framed. Just wanted to share her with people who could appreciate.1yr ⋅ tilthevoidstaresback ⋅ r/mantids
She's lucky she's pretty because she definitely isn't smart. She ate a tiny hole in my shirt before I convinced her to let go 1mo ⋅ biwltyad ⋅ r/mantids
Its rare that mantids meet their grandparent-generation. The old granny will not win a beauty-competition anymore... but she is still alive. (Deroplatys trigonodera, IGM 328)1yr ⋅ Formicophile ⋅ r/mantids
Closeup of a male Miomantis caffra adult. Also, a question. What's the purpose of the 3 dots often visible on a mantises head?1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
Found Boris this morning. I find myself pretty upset about it. He was quite a handsome fella.1yr ⋅ AdSubstantial6305 ⋅ r/mantids
Found this little guy outside with a dent in his left eye. Is it possible for it to recover during a molt like limbs and antennae do, or is it permanent?1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
Thought y’all might appreciate this: an origami mantis folded from an uncut square of paper1yr ⋅ apstamp45 ⋅ r/mantids
What species is this found in South Africa i have hundreds of them7mo ⋅ PurpleExamination194 ⋅ r/mantids
I'm so happy to finally have a photo with this little lady's ocelli in focus!1yr ⋅ Melodic_Moose7834 ⋅ r/mantids
They sit in the same spot for 4 days straight and still fascinate the hell outta me2yr ⋅ kiwih3ad ⋅ r/mantids
Question for owners: how do you feel about intentionally provoking your mantis[es] like in this video?1yr ⋅ keeper_of_amenthes ⋅ r/mantids
I just bought this pinned mantis. It’s beautiful but I feel like the abdomen might be a little mangled. I figured I’d ask some mantis experts lol. I could be off base4mo ⋅ Starlined_ ⋅ r/mantids
Some weeks ago I let one of my mantises free outside, but I check up on her regularly to see how she's doing. Today I found her with a mate.1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
A mantis from the genus Empusa. Found in my backyard in Greece. Does someone here know the difference between E. Fasciata and E. Pennata?1yr ⋅ 3lisavii ⋅ r/mantids
I pinned my spiny flower mantis and all of her molts in a sort of growth chart. RIP Louise 💚1yr ⋅ chloecopy ⋅ r/mantids
My old mantis finially passed, I'm amazed that she almost made it into February! farewell now, your strong spirit will endure through your future offspring.1yr ⋅ TheChickenWizard15 ⋅ r/mantids
Hey, i'm new here. This is my adult idolomantis diabolica, she's finally growing into her colours after her last molt!4yr ⋅ Gandalfredo ⋅ r/mantids
This is Titan the day we found her in April. She passed away last week and we miss her greatly.1yr ⋅ solid_rage ⋅ r/mantids
I merged a few images together to show the growth and colour variance of a few of my mantises so far.1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
R.I.P. Gale, my favorite mantis. I raised him from an ootheca and he was the first of his siblings to reach adulthood. He was always so sweet and gentle. He ate well, got to mate, and died peacefully of old age, which is all most of us can ask for ❤️1yr ⋅ Affectionate_Bid7613 ⋅ r/mantids
my poor girl, made her, her final bed. she would of been 2 at the end of March, she has graced me with 15 ootheca and has always been a joy, she only has a day or 2 left, hope she gets plenty of moths in the afterlife ❤️1yr ⋅ BeginningDangerous52 ⋅ r/mantids
my poor girl's foot has been progressively turning black/brown. she can no longer use her grippers on it and has lost feeling in it. Anyone know what this is exactly and if there's anything I can do? She is an older gal.1yr ⋅ evolaalove ⋅ r/mantids
It only took a few months of relentless searching to find her. A female Paramantis sacra, roughly 8cm. Found in southern regions of Africa.1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
Walking to school this morning in shinjuku and came across this big guy walking across the road. Anyone know what species they could be? Most likely native to Japan? I let him go as I did not have an enclosure back at home 😭 goodbye Mantis-san!1yr ⋅ skittysneeps ⋅ r/mantids
I was quite happy to see this little one partially regrow its back-left leg after its second molt1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
The first molt from our batch of L1 hatchlings. Couldn't be more proud and excited! Got nobody to tell so I am telling the world here.1yr ⋅ solid_rage ⋅ r/mantids
I found this big female last while mowing and took the chance to grab a few pictures with the macro lens.1yr ⋅ dragonsbreath19 ⋅ r/mantids
Made my first GIF, it is a bit clunky but I still like it. Heterochaeta orientalis threat display2yr ⋅ Mixar_ ⋅ r/mantids
Dude (Chinese Mantis) was about to eat a native Carolina Mantis so I separated them.1yr ⋅ me_funny__ ⋅ r/mantids
Don’t own a mantid (unfortunately) I’d love to but I’m in a dorm rn. Just curious, every time I see one I put my hand out and it just crawls on. Why are they not skiddish like most other bugs? Their temperament is so interesting to me. Are they just chill like that? Lol8mo ⋅ Starlined_ ⋅ r/mantids
!!URGENT!! Mantis is bleeding out due to a stick that sliced her abdomen. I’ve tried to stop the bleeding with baking powder. How do I save her?1yr ⋅ Spacetapir ⋅ r/mantids
I was giving Chopsticks a new branch to climb and I accidentally spooked her. Now she’s sitting in the corner like this and I feel bad,. Adult or no, she’s still a little jumpy (literally)3wk ⋅ Ryaquaza1 ⋅ r/mantids
Was getting bit by mosquitoes and found someone not doing their job >=[8mo ⋅ EntertainedRUNot ⋅ r/mantids
My buddy udon died today, they really do rip a chunk of your heart when they go...1yr ⋅ WHOLLY_GUACAMOLE ⋅ r/mantids
Just wanted to share this majestic image of my otomantis getting to know each other2yr ⋅ Inferna-13 ⋅ r/mantids
One armed girl I saved 7 weeks ago. With much practice she has learned to kill again😁2yr ⋅ Rustywoodpecker ⋅ r/mantids
I’m doing a small colored leaf experiment with my ghost mantids to see if I can influence their coloring as they molt and grow4yr ⋅ mewtwoDtwo ⋅ r/mantids
Hi. Never had this before so why is my little one laying so flat all the time? It's since his last molt (3 days ago) that he is flat all the time. Have a few others too but they seem to be normal.1yr ⋅ Sheetso ⋅ r/mantids
Thought I’d share a recent pic of Bruce eyeballing my jumping spider looking for his next meal...right after he just stuffed his face with 2 Dubia roaches!1yr ⋅ BoxerMotherWineLover ⋅ r/mantids
This is good for beginners? Saw it labeled beginner on different places, so want to hear some opinions. Not going to buy one for a while, just want to know lol1yr ⋅ Adam45672 ⋅ r/mantids
First time mantis owner! This is Leif, my female ghost mantis. She’s so cool and I love her!1yr ⋅ periwinkleposer ⋅ r/mantids
1 year 19 days and 4 oothecas later I’m watching my baby die tonight. she’s so old I almost convinced my self she’s live forever. She was my first mantis and definitely my best bug buddy . rip to a legend ❣️3yr ⋅ morningboring ⋅ r/mantids
Mantis Eyes are big with constantly dilated pupils, is this cause for concern?1yr ⋅ michigan2790 ⋅ r/mantids
Does anyone know what these strands are that show up during a molt? Do they serve any purpose?1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
