Reproduction and life history of a Praying Mantis!

Sexual cannibalism is common among mantises in captivity, and under some circumstances may also be observed in the field. The female may start feeding by biting off the male’s head (as with any prey), and if mating had begun, the male’s movements may become even more vigorous in its delivery of sperm. Early researchers thought that because copulatory movement is controlled by ganglion in the abdomen, not the head, removal of the male’s head was a reproductive strategy by females to enhance fertilisation while obtaining sustenance.


sheesh am I glad female humans are not like this!

oh yes they are...I know quite a few

oh you mean I'm not supposed to bite?

Really! Wow I am staying away from Ohio!

Really liking this praying mantis idea...

Well we males like to keep our heads attached

but not you izzie...my little kitten

Apparently U have never met my X.

details, details

meow..

Was I the only one that read the male's movements become more vigorous... to hell with viagra... bite his head off LOL

wow we have a bunch of vampires online!

Oh wait this is worse then a vampire they devour heads!

if they didn't like it they would start moving more vigorously

Im from Ohio and still walking with a limp....

i likey biting

Yes Debbie, i found out last night. I have a huge whelp from you

sowwy