Mendica

[Mime454]

These guys are so cool. This one is a bit lighter than the others since the last molt. They seem to be furrier than other mantids. Wonder what that does for them?

 

[Malakyoma]

If there is one thing I don't usually describe mantids as its "Furry"

 

[agent A]

He looks buff

 

[Mime454]

^^^ I have absolutely no idea what that means when referring to a mantis...

 

[aNisip]

Sensitive hairs to feel the vibrations but for what exactly, idk..

 

[Reptiliatus]

My thinking is perhaps these hairs aid in picking up morning humidity/dew that would form water droplets that they could consume for hydration before the "heat of the desert day comes out to play".

 

[Mime454]

Tiny one eating a tiny hopper.

 

[Ranitomeya]

Hairs can reduce the rate of evaporation from a surface by slowing the rate at which air can move to and from a surface. Many non-succulent desert plants have hairs on their leaves to reduce the rate of evaporation.

 

[Reptiliatus]

Hairs can reduce the rate of evaporation from a surface by slowing the rate at which air can move to and from a surface. Many non-succulent desert plants have hairs on their leaves to reduce the rate of evaporation.

There you go! See I was on the right track .