Do mantids chirp?

[athicks]

Do mantids chirp? I could have swon one of mine jsut did. But I guess it could have been something else...

 

[robo mantis]

Somthing else or it was buzzing its wings.

 

[OGIGA]

When I catch roaches outside and put them into 32oz deli cups, I hear weird stuff too. It kind of sounds like chirping or sqeaking. However, the sound is probably produced by the roaches' claws rubbing against the container. I doubt they really chirp though. I have never noticed a mantis making any noise other than noise due to movement.

 

[edash]

My adult female Pseudempusa made a hissing noise whenever she was upset.... Really worrying

 

[Asa]

The only sound mantids make is a hissing sound when it is frightened.

 

[OGIGA]

Interesting. Where does the sound come from?

 

[Asa]

No idea.

 

[Birdfly]

Some species can stridulate, much like the cricket family.

My Idolomantis does this, i can only assume its the wings they do this with as i cannot or have not seen any thing? The sound is like a grasshopper chirp but softer and often followed with a click or clicking sound.

I believe some Stagmatoptera species can do it, but i suspect there are a few more species that can..

 

[Rob Byatt]

Some species can stridulate, much like the cricket family.My Idolomantis does this, i can only assume its the wings they do this with as i cannot or have not seen any thing? The sound is like a grasshopper chirp but softer and often followed with a click or clicking sound.

Yup, that's corresct mate. They rub the outer margin of the forewing on the rear femur.