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  2. Sang piao xiao - Wikipedia

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    Mantis ootheca. Sang piao xiao or Sangpiaoxiao (Chinese: 桑螵蛸, [1] sometimes called Mantis Cradle [2] [unreliable source?] or Ootheca Mantidis [3] [unreliable source?] [4] in English) is a Pinyin transliteration referring to the oothecae, or egg case, of the praying mantis as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

  3. Miomantis caffra - Wikipedia

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    Miomantis caffra (common name: springbok mantis) is a species of praying mantis native to southern Africa. It appeared in New Zealand in 1978, and was found more recently in Portugal [ 1 ] and Los Angeles , USA, [ 2 ] likely spread through the exotic pet trade.

  4. Chordodes formosanus - Wikipedia

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    Chordodes formosanus is a horsehair worm that has the praying mantis as its definitive host. Horsehair worms are obligate parasites that pass through different hosts at various stages. These worms can grow up to 90 centimetres (35 in) long and can be extremely dangerous for their host, especially the praying mantis. [1] [2]

  5. Here’s What You Need to Know About Praying Mantis Eggs in ...

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    The post Here’s What You Need to Know About Praying Mantis Eggs in Christmas Tree Branches appeared first on Taste of Home. You read that right, people do find praying mantis eggs in Christmas ...

  6. Ootheca - Wikipedia

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    Oothecae are made up of structural proteins and tanning agents that cause the protein to harden around the eggs, providing protection and stability. [1] The production of ootheca convergently evolved across numerous insect species due to a selection for protection from parasites and other forms of predation, as the complex structure of the shell casing provides an evolutionary reproductive ...

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  8. Orthodera novaezealandiae - Wikipedia

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    The New Zealand mantis is vulnerable to the use of pesticides, both directly and through the effects of a diminished food supply, and their ootheca are sometimes attacked by parasitic wasps. [ 4 ] [ 11 ] Male O.novaezealandiae appear to be attracted to females of the introduced species M. caffra , which can result in their fatality due to the ...

  9. Stagmomantis limbata - Wikipedia

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    Stagmomantis limbata, common name bordered mantis, bosque mantis, Arizona mantis, or New Mexico praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to North America, most prevalent in the south-western United States.