圣诞树的店主警告要检查 有可能在室内孵化的蚂蚁蛋 Christmas tree shoppers warned to check for praying mantis egg cases that may hatch indoors.

随着圣诞节即将到来,许多人被警告要检查自然圣诞树,以便进行鸡蛋祷告——褐色和核桃大小的团团,类似于含有100至200个蛋的松果锥。 As Christmas approaches, many are being warned to inspect natural Christmas trees for praying mantis egg cases—brown, walnut-sized clusters resembling pine cones that can contain 100 to 200 eggs. 这些鸡蛋囊往往藏在树枝上, 可能无人注意, 直到树被带入室内, 温暖的温度可以引发孵化, 释放出小蚂蚁。 Often hidden on branches, these egg sacs may go unnoticed until the tree is brought indoors, where warm temperatures can trigger hatching, releasing small mantises. 虽然对人类和宠物无害,但它们的突然出现可能会令房主感到惊讶。 While harmless to humans and pets, their sudden appearance may surprise homeowners. 该警示由病毒TikTok视频放大,敦促在装饰和清除可疑的肿块前彻底检查树木,以避免室内孵化。 The alert, amplified by a viral TikTok video, urges checking trees thoroughly before decorating and removing any suspicious lumps to avoid indoor hatching.