Uncharacteristically Skittish Mantis

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mossymantis

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I have three Hierodula majuscula L4 mantises, and recently their behavior has changed. Usually they were very calm and stationary within their enclosures during their L2 and L3 phases. However, recently they occasionally become skittish, to the point where it worries me. I'm watching my largest right now frantically running around the container, even striking the plastic walls. What's going on? It makes me sad to see her acting like this. Any ideas? At this moment, the other two aren't acting this way, but I've seen it a couple days ago from them as well...

 
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Can they see each other through their cage walls? If so, try separating them and see if that makes any difference.

- MantisGirl13

 

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