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Praying mantis scientific name?
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.
What is the common name for the mantis religiosa?
european mantis
What is the scientific name for a Praying Mantis?
The scientific name for a Praying Mantis is Mantis religiosa.
What is the name of a female praying mantis?
Anything you want! You could even make up a name like, MaKayla with the first a sounding like ant. I had the same problem naming my stuffed manitee and I named her MaKayla. Don't call me a freak but you could also call her Mandy or Mandoline.
Scientific name for a praying Mantis?
The scientific name for a praying mantis is Mantis religiosa.
What is the genus name for a praying mantis?
Mantodea
What is the name of the praying mantis' home?
a tree
How do you spell prey mantoess?
The correct spelling is "praying mantis", from its position with clasped forelegs.In the US, the name is usually applied to the mantis species Sphodromantis viridis.In Europe the name is applied to the species Mantis religiosa.
What is a name for a male praying mantis?
raptor or gorge
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 name of an insect beginning with the letter 'P'?
Praying mantis.
How is a praying mantis different from other insects?
It has a different name
