kitkat39
Well-known member
What happens when you mate the same mantis female with two different males? Might be a stupid question, but I know that with some other insect species, the next male that comes along will actually reach in and scoop out all of the sperm from the previous male so ensure that it is HIS genes that get passed on. Not sure if mantis do this or not.
I just like to try to breed things to try to bring out certain genes to the next generation rather than just breeding them just to breed them. I'm just not sure what the case would be if I tried to mate a female with another male before she's even laid her first ooth. Maybe 50/50? Maybe no genes from the 2nd male that comes along? I dunno..... just thought I'd ask to see if anyone else can shine some light.
I just like to try to breed things to try to bring out certain genes to the next generation rather than just breeding them just to breed them. I'm just not sure what the case would be if I tried to mate a female with another male before she's even laid her first ooth. Maybe 50/50? Maybe no genes from the 2nd male that comes along? I dunno..... just thought I'd ask to see if anyone else can shine some light.