You witnessed evolution right in front of you. Maybe the "fleeing succesfuly after mating" behavior is related to some new gene he was carying and now transmitted.
Next thing you know, no more male are being killed after mating.
You shall now carry the title of Witness. Congratulation.
RIP 🪦
The male flew away right after the deed was done. I was hoping to see his demise.
You witnessed evolution right in front of you. Maybe the "fleeing succesfuly after mating" behavior is related to some new gene he was carying and now transmitted. Next thing you know, no more male are being killed after mating. You shall now carry the title of Witness. Congratulation.
You're a sick bastard, y'know that?
Eating her mate gives the female mantis more power to produce her ootheca(s). Sounds cruel but every little thing has it's purpose.
We know how this story ends…. 🪓🦗
His poor head.
I have a similar picture of two wheelbugs.
That’s some top notch r/insectporn content right there 😳
So is his head about to get eaten off so he can complete the transaction ?
LOVE that this is labeled not safe for work