How do you know when a mantis is calling?

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oh like they're laying an ottheca… i get it.
Yes and no. It is similar, but once you gain some experience you should easably be able to tell a female that is calling from one that is actually getting ready to lay an ootheca. Apparently however some male mantises can be fooled between the two. There was a funny photo someone posted a while back of a male that hopped on to a lady mantis only to have her start laying an ootheca while he was left akwardly sitting on her. :blush:

 

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