The most interesting information about insect mantis

At first glance the mantis is an insect absolutely harmless. Fragile, thin, inconspicuous in the grass and on the branches of trees. But this insect is not what it seems. First of all, it is practically clear to everyone that they called it so because of the prayerfully folded front paws. He can sit in his posture for hours, but do not be deceived, insect mantis is a formidable predator. He attacks victims much larger than himself. It is known about the battles of mantises with large spiders and even snakes! Willy-nilly you'll think, but were not people wrong with the name?

Compared with relatives, this is a fairly large representative of its class. Individual individuals can reach 76 millimeters in length and even more. Female, as a rule, is larger than males. If the same size, then determine the sex identity of individuals before adult age is quite difficult.

They perfectly mimic. There are species very similar to flowers, others can easily get lost in leaves, and all with one purpose - to lie in wait for a suitable victim! For people, they are not at all dangerous. The only way an insect mantis can harm a person is to scratch the finger with the jagged edges of the forelegs, if you take it carelessly.

People who see them for the first time, at first simply do not believe that this is a creature of earthly origin. Very much unusual is its appearance and its entire alien appearance. And, of course, it is very difficult to realize that this is a formidable predator. It is not always possible to distinguish well the appearance of such a small creature as a mantis. Insect (photo it can charm anyone) as if dancing a strange ritual dance.

Some people even keep them at home, as caring for them is not too complicated. The insect will have to change its housing several times. At first the packing from yoghurt will quite approach, but later it is necessary to find to it "apartment" more. Throughout life, an insect mantis sheds its skin, increasing in size. One must not forget to feed him on time, and there should always be twigs in his home, on which he can hang, especially during moulting periods. But he does not need to drink - it is necessary only to ensure sufficient air humidity.

If it is decided to reduce heterozygous individuals, it is necessary, first, to prepare a three-dimensional cage, and secondly, a sufficient amount of food. Otherwise, a larger female can eat a male after mating. It can happen as soon as the individuals are together or for the next few days. After the end of the mating period, the male must be reset again.

In due time the female lays from 30 to 300 eggs, from which in a few months new hatching will hatch. To prevent cannibalism among newborns, you need to put them in a large container with a lot of secret corners and live food. After the second-third molt, all of them must be planted.

The insect mantis, in contrast to most of its counterparts, has a number of unique skills. In addition to magnificent mimicry abilities, he can turn his head almost 180 degrees in different directions and even look over his shoulder. By the way, females, unlike males, can not fly, although the wings are present in representatives of both sexes. They're just too heavy to fly.