New here with question on observing mantids in the wild.

[Rukoyua]

I'm from the Northeastern US and I'm really interested in observing mantids out in nature. However, I've been having a lot of difficulty finding any decent information about how best to do this. Does anyone have any good tips about where and when I should look for them?

 

[ismart]

The best time to look for mantids would be august to october. By then they are much easier to spot, because they are either sub-adults, or adults. Look in areas with overgrown vegetation, like meadows, open lots, gardens. Even weedy fences support populations of mantids.

 

[Katnapper]

The best time to look for mantids would be august to october. By then they are much easier to spot, because they are either sub-adults, or adults. Look in areas with overgrown vegetation, like meadows, open lots, gardens. Even weedy fences support populations of mantids.

+1

Paul pretty much said it all!

 

[Rick]

The best time to look for mantids would be august to october. By then they are much easier to spot, because they are either sub-adults, or adults. Look in areas with overgrown vegetation, like meadows, open lots, gardens. Even weedy fences support populations of mantids.

Welcome. This is correct. Those areas often have large populations of food insects like grasshoppers. Lots of food equals lots of mantids.

 

[PhilinYuma]

Welcome. This is correct. Those areas often have large populations of food insects like grasshoppers. Lots of food equals lots of mantids.

As above, but some lazy old men check walls that have a light in them at night at this time. The light attracts flying insects, they attranct mantids. Bingo!

 

[revmdn]

Welcome.

 

[Katnapper]

I'm such a dork sometimes.... I totally forgot to welcome you!

Hey, Rukoyua... welcome to the forum!! Glad to have you here.

 

[hibiscusmile]

:lol: Welcome from OHIO!

 

[agent A]

July is a good time. That's when I find mine. And katnapper you are not a dork. Sometimes you teat mantidforum like court with your strong arguements, but you are not a dork. By the way katnapper, are you a lawyer?

 

[PhilinYuma]

July is a good time. That's when I find mine. And katnapper you are not a dork. Sometimes you teat mantidforum like court with your strong arguements, but you are not a dork. By the way katnapper, are you a lawyer?

Shhh! Of course she is! Most of the members of this forum over 25 are, but they'll never tell you until they sue you for libel or dafamation or such. Australians specialize in presiding over Kangaroo Courts (cf).

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