Yes I know. I've been doing this for a very long time. I'm not saying it is harmful, I am saying it has not been observed in natural settings with mantids. I am aware of one study where water deprived mantids would accept fruit and would choose banana over a random object presented in the same way. Bee pollen makes sense but pollen is protein unlike something like a banana. It is up to the keeper if they want to feed these supplements but my point being they're not necessary if provided a proper diet and watering regime. Why is 'enigmatic mantis' funny?
Oh I know they will eat them and many other things that hobbyists shove in their faces. There is a big difference though between what an organism will do in captivity and what they do in natural settings. The study I mentioned was only on two species and it was only one study which means the idea of fruit eating mantids is fair from being conclusive.
