Foreplay ?

[Peloquin]

Trying to mate H. grandis. He's either kinky or or very confused...

So far I have sat watching for about 3 hours and he still hasn't coupled up with her. Had to seperate them and will try again in a bit.

 

[Samzo]

lol thats a bit weird..

 

[Peloquin]

He actually jumped on right then spun around.

 

[Samzo]

lmao, i think he got dropped on his heard when a nymph :lol:

 

[PseudoDave]

Fair play to him Though you must wonder what she might have a go at biting...

 

[Samzo]

dunno if you're going to get any fertilised ooths but at least hes having fun.. lol

 

[Ian]

lmao, mantids do have a kinky side to them anway :wink: I havent a clue what he is doing...the female sure dont look to stressed about it.

Cheers,

Ian

 

[yen_saw]

Looks like the male is not ready. Or he should be headless by now!! Eaten by the female. Try it the next day or even a week later. Good luck!

 

[worldofmantis]

hes not the brightest bulb in the pack thats for sure. lol :lol:

 

[Rick]

Almost all of my mantids do that when they mount the female. Am I the only one that has seen this? Your male is fine and he should eventually turn around.