Die Gottesanbeterin

The praying mantis, Mantis religiosa, is one of our most impressive and interesting insects due to its peculiar shape and posture, its head that can move in all directions to face its observer, and its predatory lifestyle. Its mating behavior, which occasionally includes but often exaggerates sexual cannibalism, is also noteworthy. However, there has been a lack of a monographic representation that thoroughly addresses the entire lifestyle of this fascinating insect in words and images. This gap is to be filled by the now available NBB volume. The authors share their knowledge gained from years of personal observation of Mantis religiosa in its natural habitat, taking into account the experiences of other experts and the most important literature. The reader will learn everything essential about it.