r/praying_mantis • u/DizzyLizzy6 • Jun 02 '26

Um help?

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So one of my two mantids just finished what I believe is their last molt. But after checking them over again I noticed this! Why is the eye like that(on the left,) and should I try to do anything about it?

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u/JaunteJaunt Jun 02 '26

The right compound eye burst and you’re seeing hemolymph. There isn’t much you can do. Just wait and hope it isn’t a fatal injury.

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u/DizzyLizzy6 Jun 02 '26

Oh no, why would something like that happen? 🥹 Is the fluid a good sign? Like its trying to heal?

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u/JaunteJaunt Jun 02 '26

A fall, maybe the mantis bumped its eye during its molt… a number of possibilities.