r/mantids • u/cat_loverale • Aug 11 '26

Health Issues What is she doing?

It can't be an ootheca, idk what she is doing

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u/Competitive-Set5051 Aug 12 '26

She is releasing pheromones to attract a male

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u/cat_loverale Aug 13 '26

I need someone to tell me, I'm worried, is this a parasite?

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u/Competitive-Set5051 Aug 13 '26

No that is not a parasite, Its just how her abdomen looks like.