Mating South African mantids. After mating the large female may devour its slender partner. South African mantids may reproduce year round while the native mantis (below right) breeds in warmer months only.
MAVIS LESSITER
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Forest and Bird, Issue 307, 1 February 2003, Page 34
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34Mating South African mantids. After mating the large female may devour its slender partner. South African mantids may reproduce year round while the native mantis (below right) breeds in warmer months only. MAVIS LESSITER Forest and Bird, Issue 307, 1 February 2003, Page 34
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