P padkison Well-known member Joined Jul 13, 2006 Messages 281 Reaction score 0 Location Cary, NC Jun 14, 2007 #2 I wasn't keeping a real close eye on these guys. Good thing he mated her last week. This week he tried to creep up the side rather than the rear. Bad idea.
I wasn't keeping a real close eye on these guys. Good thing he mated her last week. This week he tried to creep up the side rather than the rear. Bad idea.
Butterfly Well-known member Joined Oct 16, 2006 Messages 317 Reaction score 0 Location Middle of nowhere, Colorado. Jun 14, 2007 #3 aww man, poor little guy. Well at least you got them mated.
Rick Well-known member Joined Dec 15, 2004 Messages 15,907 Reaction score 583 Location NC Jun 14, 2007 #4 I lost one of mine too same way. He doesn't have a chance.
P padkison Well-known member Joined Jul 13, 2006 Messages 281 Reaction score 0 Location Cary, NC Jun 14, 2007 #5 It is somewhat grotesque to watch the little guy kicking away in her grasp and missing his head. :shock: I lost one of mine too same way. He doesn't have a chance. Click to expand...
It is somewhat grotesque to watch the little guy kicking away in her grasp and missing his head. :shock: I lost one of mine too same way. He doesn't have a chance. Click to expand...
A Asa Well-known member Joined Jun 1, 2007 Messages 1,642 Reaction score 0 Location United States, Virginia Jun 14, 2007 #6 Ooogg! *shudder* That always creeps me out.
OGIGA Dead Leaf Mantis Joined Oct 7, 2006 Messages 2,943 Reaction score 0 Location Northern California Jun 17, 2007 #7 Poor thing. At least he did his thing!
A athicks Well-known member Joined Jun 15, 2007 Messages 111 Reaction score 0 Location Philadelphia, PA Jun 17, 2007 #8 Man, the guys are so small compared to the female orchid mantids. Poor little guy!
yen_saw Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Dec 14, 2004 Messages 4,696 Reaction score 196 Location Houston Jun 18, 2007 #9 Awww bummer!! Once the female take the first bite on the head it is usually over. Guess no one can really know when a female orchid is really full.
Awww bummer!! Once the female take the first bite on the head it is usually over. Guess no one can really know when a female orchid is really full.
A Asa Well-known member Joined Jun 1, 2007 Messages 1,642 Reaction score 0 Location United States, Virginia Jun 18, 2007 #10 Maybe when they blow.
OGIGA Dead Leaf Mantis Joined Oct 7, 2006 Messages 2,943 Reaction score 0 Location Northern California Jun 18, 2007 #11 Mine takes really big bites and eats really fast so the male would be gone in no time.