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Praying Mantis Egg Case

Mantis religiosa

Photo by keithp2012
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Field Notes

Description:

Egg case is laid by mother Mantis in Fall. Young mantids hatch out in Spring.

Habitat:

Found glued under an Evergreen tree.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
ForestDragon
Nice photos! Would you please consider adding this to the Marvelous Mantids of the Northeast Mission? http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15738247
Ava T-B
Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
keithp2012
Yes we have wild mantids here, but in some areas they are scarce so I to order egg cases and release the young in areas of my neighborhood where they are needed. Sometimes adult mantids will fly to new areas and spread where I cannot get to. :)
Annie T
Wonderful find. I had to pay for one for my science class to observe.
alicelongmartin
I have seen these before , but did not realize they were Praying Mantis egg cases. I knew they held some kind of insect. Thanks!

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PublishedMarch 12, 2011

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