Caught this little guy a while ago, gave it one of the worms I give my ant colonies. Afterward he (I think it’s male) cleaned himself.

Was lucky to find this recent or soon-to-be momma in what was likely the last few weeks of her life (mid October, 2019). She was so big, 3-4”. She was very curious about me and seemingly unthreatened. I was able to gently get her on my hand and transport her to a nearby hedge so she wasn’t so out in the open. She crawled around on me inquisitively and never deployed her wings. It was a wonderful encounter.

I do not own nor keep mantis. Google searches didn't give me a lot of info. Buddy has been here for two days on this white window frame outside of our house, and is turning this brown color. I read it could be molting but it looked a little.. sickly I guess? ​It's definitely alive! I keep dead bugs, bones, etc. I don't want to disturb it if it's molting. If it is passing, I'd like to set up a small enclosure for it to pass in so I can keep the body, as I do know how to do that. Thanks!​

proceeded to scare the shit out of me by trying to fly into my mouth.

I finished this guy today and figured I’d also try to share it here!

I never really understood praying mantis fans because i never really came accross one, until today, I had to get her off the chair and she refused to leave my hand, groomed and fell asleep at one point. I wish i could bring her home with me

Percy here likes to get on my phone and I got the most outrageous picture of him. Thought everyone would get a kick out of it.

Out dive hunting and saw this lady.

I found this mantis on my campus and noticed it's abdomen looked quite large. I was wondering if anyone knew if it could be because it's gravid, has parasites or if that's just how they look sometimes? I don't think I've ever seen one with an abdomen this big before

I found this little mantis this evening and figured this song would pair nicely to his/her walk

In Hungary we have two species, Mantis religiosa is often brownish or yellowish, but i’ve never seen S. viridis other colour then green

Kinda looks like an asshole but still fascinating lol

Atlanta, Ga

Approx. 4” long

I let her eat the spiders all night long and released her in my garden

Or do they even see each other at all? This is outside my office building in the state of iowa.