Praying Mantis are insects, they do not have lungs (gas exchanges happens using spiracles) so they can not hold their breath.
how long do praying mantis live
About as long as a cockroach, I guess.
They have no tongue
A praying mantis has two long antennae on its head. They are used for the senses of touch and smell.
About as long as a cockroach, I guess.
18" long
I do not know the exact answer but most praying mantis live in warm and subtropical areas
believe it or not, i actually asked myself the same question. so i conducted an experiment, and the praying mantis murdered the daddy long-legs, and briefly got a snack from it. i also tried 3 different kinds of spiders, centipedes, and earwigs. the praying mantis killed them all. hope this helps!
Praying Mantises or Praying Manti. Or praying mantids :)
A praying mantis is a green insect with long stick-like body and very thin legs. It gets its name from its signature pose which makes the praying mantis appear like it is praying.
baby mantis when they emerge from the egg will be a half inch long.
The largest species is about 15 cm long.