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Praying Mantis
Mantodea
A predatory insect with folded front legs used to grab prey.
Category
Insect
Habitat
Garden
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
6–12 months in the wild
Size
Length 2–15 cm depending on species
Scientific Name
Mantodea
About Praying Mantis
A predatory insect with folded front legs used to grab prey.
It belongs to the Insect group and is commonly associated with garden habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 6–12 months in the wild, a size of Length 2–15 cm depending on species, a conservation status of Varies by species.
Fun Fact
Praying mantises can rotate their heads more than many other insects.
Videos about Praying Mantis
Praying Mantises Eating Heads? 😟
Where Praying Mantis Lives
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Temperate gardens worldwide
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Tropical forests worldwide
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