Tag: Mantis
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What Do Praying Mantis Eat | Praying Mantis Diet
The praying mantis belongs to the order Mantidea. It is a typical hummingbird killer. Animals of this much size are usually killed by other predators but praying mantis is itself a potential predator. Over the years they have adapted to preying on a range of different insects. The mantis is not as innocent as it…
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Praying Mantis Facts For Kids | A Praying Insect
Unlike most other insects, praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) feeds on birds. These insects are believed to have evolved from cockroaches some 65 million years ago. Praying mantis belongs to the order Mantodea which contains 434 genera and 2,300 species. The mantis makes home in tropical and temperate habitats. It earns its name due to its…