type Status Habitat

ARTHROPODS

STABLE

ASIA




They are generally located in the warmer regions, particularly tropical and subtropical latitudes.

they will eat larger insects, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, and other pest insects




























Appearance

It has six legs, two wings and two antennae. However, they have some special features which makes them unique among insects. First they are able to turn their head around like humans can. All other insects cannot turn their heads, their neck is too rigid to allow it.

Camouflage

The mantis can easily hunt ants without being threatened back due to their natural green color, as the mantis will easily camouflage in the grass. Ants are not the only thing a fully grown praying mantis will eat. ... The praying mantis is one of the top predators amongst insects. But it will not touch dead prey.

Tropical Native

Praying mantises are found in several types of habitats worldwide where winters are not too harsh and there is an ample amount of vegetation. However, they are generally found in warmer climatic regions, mainly tropical latitudes, as most of their species live in the tropical rainforest. Some are even found in the subtropical latitudes. Moreover, they are also found in the meadowlands, deserts, and grasslands.