Carolina Mantid, Praying Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Vincent, Alabama
Tolleson, Arizona
Barling, Arkansas
Deer, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Sheridan, Arkansas
Fresno, California(2 reports)
VALLEY VILLAGE, California
Bear, Delaware
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Barnesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
Hayden, Idaho
Nampa, Idaho
Davis Junction, Illinois
Hinsdale, Illinois
Nilwood, Illinois
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Derby, Kansas
Benton, Kentucky
Calvert City, Kentucky
Ewing, Kentucky
Versailles, Kentucky
Houma, Louisiana
La Place, Louisiana
Princess Anne, Maryland
Cole Camp, Missouri
Lincoln, Nebraska
Maplewood, New Jersey
Toms River, New Jersey
Albuquerque, New Mexico(2 reports)
Croton On Hudson, New York
Beulaville, North Carolina
Clayton, North Carolina
Concord, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina(2 reports)
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Henderson, North Carolina
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Zebulon, North Carolina
Bucyrus, Ohio
Mentor, Ohio
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Summerville, South Carolina
Old Hickory, Tennessee
Copperas Cove, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Liberty Hill, Texas
Lufkin, Texas
Richmond, Texas
San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)
Danville, Virginia
Keller, Virginia
Penhook, Virginia
Verona, Virginia
Kalama, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Tenino, Washington
Liberty, West Virginia
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4wolf43
SummerStorm93
catnipcats
Another time and place I discovered a mantis in the back yard. Rather, the mantis discovered me. I think I had red lipstick although I don't know why that would attract the mantis. After three times, in succession, of having the mantis landing directly on my mouth I went inside. Does anyone know the attraction for the red mouth?
themikesmom
Also after reading some of these comments I bet they would be really good to have around to eat tomato horn worms and tobacco moth larvae o... read more
bamtuga
lachap2
tardis
bungalow1056
DracoVolans
I think she's gorgeous, and it was a treat to discover her on my Organ Pipe Cactus!
raffieldgma
mantislover
Iceman2458
joeswife
nanaluvsflwrs
22miracles
After googling, I will not want them at my home. They eat all insects--including butterflies and bees and even a hummingbird! When I contacted a person selling them on eBay, he said they were meant for vegetable gardens. Please realize that they will spread to nearby gardens where they may not be welcomed. I think they should be listed as a nusiance and dangerous pest!
Please Google before you import them!
purpledatura
joegee
Except for the lack of developed wings the babies are perfect little miniatures of the adults (nymphs).
As a child I used to bring found cocoons into the house, but when I realized that I could not keep the babies alive I decided it was better to let them stay outside where they could develop normally.
I have learned through the years that the best way to handle these insects is to leave them alone. If a juvenile mantid must be moved for some reason I find it easiest to encourage the little beastie to climb on ... read more
melody
One way to tell if your mantis is a Carolina Mantid is that the wings are shorter than the abdomen and do not extend beyond the tip.
Found in meadows, shrubbery and gardens, this voracious hunter will eat any insect...even it's own mate.
Sarahskeeper
They will eat almost any bug good or bad, even their siblings.