r/prayingmantis

had this lil guy hanging around our back porch for the past 2 weeks. found him on his side yesterday. not an expert so can’t tell if it’s actually him or just the molt. persevered in some alcohol.

1st pic (9:00pm) - Definitely mating
2nd pic (11:00pm) - I believe sexual cannibalism
3rd pic (the following morning) - Definitely both hanging there, dead

Why did they both die?

Found today on my deck table

Sorry, had a "squirrel!" moment with a jumping spider 😅

Apologies for the very shaky camera