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Praying Mantis Species Spotted in Southwest England for First Time
Two European praying mantis sightings in Cornwall mark the species' first wild records in southwest England, possibly arriving via wind or accidental transport, experts said.
- For the first time, two European praying mantises have been observed in the wild within gardens close to Truro and Mousehole in Cornwall.
- The praying mantis, originally found in southern Europe, is gradually expanding its range northward as a result of climate change, with established breeding groups now present on the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust notes the mantises might have arrived via strong winds, luggage, or escaped pets, while no mainland breeding populations exist yet.
- The European praying mantis grows about three inches, feeds on insects like crickets and flies, and poses no threat to humans, according to Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
- As temperatures rise, it seems only a matter of time before the praying mantis colonises mainland Britain, so the Trust urges people to record sightings online.
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Praying mantis species spotted in southwest England for first time
Wildlife officials say they might have “hitchhiked” their way here in someone’s luggage.
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