In nature, the praying mantis attracts attention for its unique appearance and strong combat effectiveness. Many insect enthusiasts encounter a problem when raising or observing praying mantises: how to distinguish the male and female of a praying mantis?Today, we will teach you a few simple and effective ways to easily master the skills of mantis to distinguish male and female.
1. Observe the difference in body size.
First of all, the sex of the praying mantis can be preliminarily judged from the body type. Male praying mantis is smaller and lighter than females. Female praying mantis are thicker and have larger bellies because they need to store more nutrients to reproduce.
2. Check the antennae length.
The antennae of the praying mantis are also an important feature to distinguish male from female. Male praying mantis has long antennae that are filamentous;Whereas, the female praying mantis has shorter antennae that are pinnaceut. By comparing the antennae length and shape, it is easy to tell the sex of the praying mantis.
3. Observe *** officer.
If the above two methods cannot determine the sex of the praying mantis, then its *** official can be observed. The male praying mantis has a more pronounced *** organ, located at the end of the abdomen, and is round or oval;The female praying mantis's *** officer is more hidden, located inside the abdomen, and is not easy to observe. However, it is important to note that this method may cause damage to the praying mantis, so it is recommended to use it if necessary.
Fourth, according to the characteristics of behavior.
In addition to the above three methods, the gender of the praying mantis can also be judged by observing its behavioral characteristics. For example, male praying mantis exhibits more active behaviors during courtship, such as jumping, waving antennae, etc.;Female praying mantises, on the other hand, are quieter and are mainly looking for a suitable place to lay eggs. Therefore, by observing the behavioral characteristics of praying mantises, it is also possible to make a preliminary judgment on their gender.
Through the Xi learning and mastery of the above methods, I believe that everyone can easily distinguish the male and female of the praying mantis. When raising or observing praying mantises, use these tips to learn more about these unique little creatures!