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The name "praying mantis" is not a scientific name but a COMMON name. Scientific names are in latin and are used to organize animals into groups (look up taxonomy). If you wonder how the praying mantis got its common name all you have to do is look at one and see that the forelegs are in position similar to praying. The word "mantid" originates with the Greeks meaning prophet (who prayed often). So, praying mantis is redundant, it is like saying praying prayer. Also, look up the word science to reduce your ignorance.
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∙ 12y agoIf you are talking about the Latin name it's Sphodromantis viridis
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∙ 13y agoThe scientific name of a mantis is Mantis religiosa.
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∙ 14y agoMantis religiosa (Linnaeus, 1758)Religious Mantis
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∙ 13y agoTenodera aridifolia sinensis
Abbreviation: T sinensis
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∙ 11y agomantodea
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What is the scientific name for a Praying Mantis?
The scientific name for a Praying Mantis is Mantis religiosa.
Scientific name for a praying Mantis?
The scientific name for a praying mantis is Mantis religiosa.
Why does a praying mantis have that name?
because it looks like it is praying that it is a bug
What is a special name for a baby praying mantis?
Praying Boytis
What is the genus name for a praying mantis?
Mantodea
What is the name of the praying mantis' home?
a tree
Are praying mantis venomous?
Yes, a praying mantis is a carnivore, which means it eats meat. It will eat other insects, as well as lizards and even small birds, like humming birds, if the mantis is big enough.
What is the scientific name of praying mantis?
Which organisms are usually the first step in a food chain
What is a name for a male praying mantis?
raptor or gorge
Group name for praying mantis?
Praying Mantises or Praying Manti. Or praying mantids :)
How is a praying mantis different from other insects?
It has a different name
What is the name of an insect beginning with the letter 'P'?
Praying mantis.
