What does a female praying mantis do after mating?

Correct answer: Eats a male mantis

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What people think about it: 13 Comments
fergiethefrog
fergiethefrog
Casual cannibalism doesn't occur every mating. It's dependent upon the stress level of the female and possibly the performance of the mail, LOL.
Alison
Alison
Wow did not know this. I've heard about a spider that does this but not a praying mantis (his "prayers" went unheard!!!!!) 😋
Alas Ken
Alas Ken
Wait, no sammich??
Tom
Tom
some spiders do this. Some others have learnt, the male takes a food package to the female so she will not eat him. Nature is incredibly beautiful and incredibly cruel.
Player #25874027
Player #25874027
Alison, The “prayers” may actually be the female saying grace
Lorraine
Lorraine
fergiethefrog, male
Nyxx Sevani
Nyxx Sevani
Hey Player 9718???, maybe she got tired of waiting for the paint to dry, and hurriedly ate him to spare him extra grief!!! 🙄
Ndegwa
Ndegwa
female eat male society
Ndegwa
Ndegwa
jewels, in the line of duty
Reddog
Reddog
I dated her!
jewels
jewels
The male dies happy 🤣
Player #104228942
Player #104228942
fergiethefrog, Correct
Player #97184361
Player #97184361
fergiethefrog, It was shown the female can begin eating the male even before the (act) is climaxed. Talk about in a haste. ! ! !