r/mantids • u/sasauce • 2d ago

Image/Video RIP to my first ever Mantid Ninja😭

I came home and found her at the bottom 😩😩😩

I mean I already knew the life span is short because when I found her , she had wings aka adult life but damn

You’ve left an imprint on me . I didn’t know how cool mantis were until I had you 😔

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u/ryukim1230 2d ago

I think your mantis was a male judging based off proportions (wings extending way past abdomen, long antennae, and slender body). Nonetheless rest in peace ♥️🪦

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u/sasauce 2d ago

I thought it was less segments it would mean female ? Also Ninja did last eat a week ago , just looks skinny now 😭

Well correct me if I’m wrong! Atleast I gave this cutie a good life in the end. It’s getting cold here so I tried my best vs if it was outside 😩

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u/Rude-Caramel-9264 1d ago

Mine just passed way today, such awesome insects to have. Rip ninja