European mantis seen in Szczerbice

September 28, 2026
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was observed six times around Szczerbice and Przyszowice between September 15 and 26, most recently on September 26. September marks the start of mating season when females feed heavily and lay their eggs before dying with the first hard frost, making this observation a sign of the species' reproductive window in the region.1

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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.

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