Cockroach Ootheca Hatching | Biology Close-Up

whatmemes on Instagram: "The video depicts hundreds of tiny green praying mantis nymphs rapidly hatching from an ootheca—a foam-like egg case—forgotten in a car backseat, creating a sudden swarm that crawls across seats and briefly flies. Oothecae protect 100-400 eggs through winter, hatching en masse in spring warmth; these harmless nymphs resemble miniature adults and prey on garden pests like aphids, making mantises valuable for natural pest control. Posted January 11, 2026, the clip amassed

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The praying mantis mating process is cautious, ritualized, and risky—especially for the male. Mating usually begins with visual courtship. The male approaches the female slowly, often from behind, using subtle body movements and pauses to avoid triggering her predatory response. Timing is critical: males prefer females that have recently fed, as a well-fed female is less likely to attack. When close enough, the male mounts the female and carefully aligns his

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