Sexual cannibalism in the praying mantid, Mantis religiosa: a field study
@article{Lawrence1992SexualCI, title={Sexual cannibalism in the praying mantid, Mantis religiosa: a field study}, author={S. Lawrence}, journal={Animal Behaviour}, year={1992}, volume={43}, pages={569-583} }
Abstract The frequency of sexual cannibalism, mating behaviour and general biology of a wild population of the mantid, Mantis religiosa, were examined. Mating behaviour of wild mantids was similar to that of captive individuals: males were always ‘cautious’ towards females and performed no display in their precopula approach. Sexual cannibalism occurred in 31% of matings observed in the wild. Growth (weight gain/age) was restricted in wild females. Males were attracted more to heavier females… CONTINUE READING
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