At first glance mantis - insect perfectly harmless.Fragile, thin, invisible in the grass and the trees.But this insect is not what it seems.First of all, almost all of it is clear that the so-called because it prayerfully folded forelegs.He could sit for hours in his position, but do not be deceived, insect mantis - is a formidable predator.He attacks the victims is much larger in size than himself.We know about the struggles mantis with big spiders and even snakes!One is forced to think, and if people do not make a mistake with the name?
compared with congeners is rather large representative of its class.Some individuals can reach 76 millimeters in length, and even more.Females usually larger than males.If the same size, then determine the sex of the individuals before adulthood is difficult.
They perfectly mimic.There are species that are very similar to flowers, others can easily get lost in the leaves, and all with one purpose - to lie in wait for a suitable victim!For people who did not dangerous.The only way that could hurt the insect mantis man - a finger to scratch serrated edges of the front legs, if you take it inadvertently.
People who see them for the first time, first just do not believe that this creature of terrestrial origin.Very much his unusual appearance and his whole face alien.And, of course, very difficult to realize that this is a formidable predator.It is not always possible to distinguish between good looks such as the creation of a small mantis.Insect (photos his ability to charm any) if dancing a strange ritual dance.
Some people even keep them at home, as their care is not too complicated.Insects several times will need to change the housing.Initially quite suitable packaging for yogurt, but later have to find him, "apartment" more.Over the life of a praying mantis insect sheds its skin, increasing in size.We must not forget to feed him on time, as well as in his home should always be twigs on which he can hang, it is especially important during periods of moulting.But he does not need to drink - you only need to provide sufficient humidity.
If it is decided to reduce the different sexes of individuals, it is necessary, first, to prepare a cell volume, and secondly, a sufficient amount of food.Otherwise, the larger female may eat the male after mating.It can occur immediately, as soon as the individual will be together or in the next few days.After the end of the mating period male need to relocate again.
In due time the female lays 30 to 300 eggs, which hatch after a few months of new individuals.In order to prevent cannibalism among newborns need to plant them in a large container with a lot of hidden corners and live food.After the second or third molt all they need to sit down.
Insect mantis, unlike most of his colleagues, has a number of unique skills.In addition to the magnificent mimicric abilities, he can turn his head almost 180 degrees in all directions, and even look over his shoulder.By the way, females, unlike males, can not fly, but have wings in both sexes.Simply, they are too heavy to fly.
