I was told that at an entomological convention cockroaches were separated from order Orthoptera and put in a separate order – Blatopera (I think). Obviosly someone didn’t like their nice crickets, mantids, etc. mixed up with filthy roaches.
Also, I’ve been told that there’s no law against killing mantids, but isn’t it about time we stopped using chemical insecticides and began using methods that weren’t so anti-environmental?
If killing or capturing a Mantis is prohibited anywhere in the world, or in any Indian territory, then killing or capturing one is a violation of the Lacey Act and a Federal crime. Yes, we are all “criminals”, doing an average of 3 crimes a day.
cpalmeresq over 9 years ago
Educational and innocent, once again!.
arye uygur over 9 years ago
I was told that at an entomological convention cockroaches were separated from order Orthoptera and put in a separate order – Blatopera (I think). Obviosly someone didn’t like their nice crickets, mantids, etc. mixed up with filthy roaches.
Also, I’ve been told that there’s no law against killing mantids, but isn’t it about time we stopped using chemical insecticides and began using methods that weren’t so anti-environmental?
JanBic Premium Member over 9 years ago
Not illegal anywhere in the US. Urban legend.
Guilty Bystander over 9 years ago
As long as you keep them on a leash in public, it’s okay.
stuart over 9 years ago
If killing or capturing a Mantis is prohibited anywhere in the world, or in any Indian territory, then killing or capturing one is a violation of the Lacey Act and a Federal crime. Yes, we are all “criminals”, doing an average of 3 crimes a day.