Field journal
Mantis field journal
Sheets to print and take outside. One is an observation sheet for each mantis you meet; the other is a growth log for recording food and molts while you keep one.
In the print dialog, choose A4 paper; you can turn background graphics off. Each sheet prints on its own page.
Mantis observation sheet
☐ Grass☐ Bushes☐ In a tree☐ Wall or fence☐ Near a light☐ Ground or leaf litter☐ Other: ________
☐ Egg case☐ Nymph (no wings)☐ Adult (wings)
☐ Female☐ Male☐ Not sure
☐ Green☐ Brown☐ Mixed☐ Other
☐ Waiting still☐ Hunting☐ Eating☐ Swaying☐ Threat display☐ Mating☐ Laying eggs☐ Molting☐ Flying
Draw it or attach a photo
What I learned · questions I have
Mantis growth log
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After observing: date released where found / thoughts