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VOL. 8, ISSUE 12 (2023)
Study on behaviours of different life stages of Odontomantis planiceps (Mantodea: Mantidae)
Authors
Hiroj Kumar Saha, Sutanuka Chanda
Abstract
Mantids (Class: Insecta; Order: Mantodea;
Family: Mantidae), popularly called 'Praying mantids’ are peculiar in respect
of their body structure, prey capture, camouflage and reproductive behaviour.
They control the potential in the fight against various insect pests in the
environment and maintain the balance of tropic levels of the food chain. Both
nymphs and adults are generalist predators that are mainly insectivorous and
rarely consume small vertebrates. The reproductive behaviours of different life
stages of Odontomantis planiceps (De Haan, 1842) were studied from April
2023 to September 2023 under laboratory conditions at 28 °C to 36 °C and 60% to
70% RH based on extensive preliminary observations. In addition, behaviour
patterns such as head rotation, feeding, drinking, swaying
movement, stretching forelegs, grooming foreleg, and
grooming antenna have been observed.
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Pages:23-26
How to cite this article:
Hiroj Kumar Saha, Sutanuka Chanda "Study on behaviours of different life stages of <i>Odontomantis planiceps</i> (Mantodea: Mantidae)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 12, 2023, Pages 23-26
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