V Vixorthegreat Active member Joined Jan 15, 2017 Messages 43 Reaction score 3 Location Houston, Texas May 9, 2017 #2 So last night I have begun mating my shield mantids, around 11:30pm central time. They are still connected at 1:40pm the next day. Is there something wrong?
So last night I have begun mating my shield mantids, around 11:30pm central time. They are still connected at 1:40pm the next day. Is there something wrong?
Sarah K Well-known member Joined Feb 19, 2016 Messages 753 Reaction score 152 Location Virginia, USA May 9, 2017 #3 No, mating can take a long time with mantises. I have watched many instances where males remain of the female's back for days!
No, mating can take a long time with mantises. I have watched many instances where males remain of the female's back for days!
V Vixorthegreat Active member Joined Jan 15, 2017 Messages 43 Reaction score 3 Location Houston, Texas May 9, 2017 #4 Oh ok, it is just my first time it took so long. Thank you @Sarah K