Is a native or invasive praying mantis? - Ask Extension
A friend alerted me that there are invasive P.Ms. I had no idea. Looking at this, I think it might be the chinese one? I also have a 21 second video o...
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Is a native or invasive praying mantis? #814388
Asked October 16, 2022, 12:13 PM EDT
A friend alerted me that there are invasive P.Ms. I had no idea. Looking at this, I think it might be the chinese one? I also have a 21 second video of it laying eggs if you are interested.
Thank you.
Anne Arundel County Maryland
Expert Response
There are 2 non-native species of mantids - Chinese and European. The native mantid is smaller than either of these.
Here is some good information on both:
https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/blog/invasive-mantis-species
Here is some good information on both:
https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/blog/invasive-mantis-species
