Sexual cannibalism occurs in roughly one quarter of all intersexual encounters of this species, though specimens of this species will engage in cannibalism regardless of age or gender if the opportunity presents itself.

Oothecae can be purchased in garden supply centers as a means of biological control of pest insects.

However, only those labeled as this species should be released because most oothecae sold in the United States belong to the non-native Chinese mantis.

The Carolina mantis has a dusty brown, gray or green color useful as camouflage in certain environments.

[3] Both adult male and female Stagmomantis carolina have a dark-coloured dot on each of their forewings (outer wings), which may be partially hidden in a brown or dark colour morph individual.Stagmomantis carolina is native to the Americas and can be found from the United States southwards to Brazil.