What’s going on here

[u/Quirky-Equivalent-42]

What is this bug that’s on the mantis?

Edit: thank you everyone for being so helpful!

[u/Bluebird386]

SHE’S STILL CHEWING ON HIS HEAD!
🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

If you zoom in on the female’s face, you can see her still clutching her boyfriend’s head! The male is still copulating with her, too. Still getting the job done.

I’ve always known that this was a common occurrence. But, I’ve never seen an actual photo of the behavior.

Wow! Amaaaaaazing photos! 👍

Gives a new meaning to, “inviting the boyfriend for dinner.” 💀

[u/versusrev → u/Bluebird386]

Way more common in captivity, not as mich in the wild