There I install my captives; some singly, some in groups.
It is in the latter half of August that I begin to meet with the adult insect on the faded herbage and the brambles at the roadside.

The females, whose bellies are already swollen, are more numerous every day.
Their slender companions, on the other hand, are somewhat rare, and I often have some trouble in completing my couples; whose relations will finally be terminated by a tragic consummation.

But we will reserve these amenities for a later time, and will consider the females first.
They are tremendous eaters, so that their entertainment, when it lasts for some months is not without difficulties.

Their provisions must be renewed every day, for the greater part are disdainfully tasted and thrown aside.

On its native bushes I trust the Mantis is more economical.