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 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
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
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
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
I was quite happy to see this little one partially regrow its back-left leg after its second molt1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
Does anyone know what these strands are that show up during a molt? Do they serve any purpose?1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
I tried pairing two of my mantises yesterday, but they weren't able to successfully mate after 9 hours. Looking for advice.1yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/mantids
I also have an eye - I may have got too close...also slightly blind now[4608x3456][OC]10yr ⋅ stuffinabox_ ⋅ r/MacroPorn
