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Yes. Approximately 2,200 in the Mantodea order of insects; their are 9 families. Search Mantis on Wikipedia.org
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Why is there blood in your praying mantis cage?
There is blood in your mantis cage because maybe the mantis eats his prey so bloody that he left some of it's prey blood on the cage
Are prey mantis nocternal?
yes
If you get sprayed by a mantis do you die?
Praying Mantis do not Spray. They ambush their prey and are very fast when they attack. The forelegs of a mantis are spiked, which helps the mantis hold on to its victims; they have very powerful jaws, making it easy for them to kill their prey. The mantis family includes about 2,000 different species, which range in size from about a centimeter to about 12 inches long. You are quite safe, they neither spray nor attack humans.
Are praying mantis smart?
A praying mantis is relatively smart for an insect as they are capable of effectively ambushing prey. They must just the correct time and how to capture their prey.
What is prey for a praying mantis?
any insect smaller then he is
How do praying mantises eat?
The mantis sits and waits for prey to come around. Once close, they lash out with their first pair of legs designed for catching and holding prey. They then eat the prey live with their mandibles.A praying mantis can also camouflage themselves as flowers so when theyre prey walks on to the flower/mantis it quickly kills it and eats it.
What do pray mantis prey?
praying mantids prey on flies, moths, damselflies, butterflies, and more!
Is an albino prey mantis a endangered species?
Yes, any kind of Preying Mantis is part of the endangered species.
Can you hold a preying mantis?
Yes, you can hold all Prey Mantis', but don't eat it because some are poisonous
What is a praying mantis a predator or a prey?
It is "Praying Mantis", because the mantis frequently holds its front legs up and pressed together in front of it, like a person praying.
What if a prey mantis lands on your back?
it means good luck
What is pray mantis prey?
mostly crickets (poor poor crickets) >:)
