Praying Mantis
Mantodea
Order: Mantodea
None Risk
Description
The praying mantis is a predatory insect with a triangular head, elongated body, and large forelegs adapted for catching prey. They are beneficial garden insects that control pest populations naturally.
Habitat & Distribution
Gardens, shrubs, trees, and tall grass.
Diet & Feeding
Other insects including flies, moths, crickets, and even small lizards.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Ambush predators that remain motionless waiting for prey. Females sometimes consume males after mating.
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