How can you tell what sex a praying mantis is?

Answer 1

The male is smaller in comparison with the female, and the male has small pincers at the tail-end. Also, at this time of year (in the Southern Hemisphere) many females are still laying eggs and will have very swollen abdomens with a bright pink stripe down each side. most males are brown while the females are green.

Answer 2

You can identify the sex of a praying mantis by looking at the size and shape of its abdomen. Females typically have larger and rounder abdomens compared to males. Additionally, females may have shorter and thicker antennae compared to the males.