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What species is a praying mantis?

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What praying mantis species can fly?

Most species of mantis can fly, including the praying mantis.


Are praying mantis asexual?

No, they reproduce sexually. Some of the species praying mantis can be reproduce asexually. But not all the species of praying mantis asexual.


What is the most aggressive species of praying mantis?

African giant praying mantis


Are praying mantis piosonous?

no no species of mantis are poisonous.


My praying mantis has a bent tail what does that mean?

They need to breathe as their bodies are slanted. There are 2,000 species of praying mantis, and some are born with bent tails, as this is their species. So, your praying mantis is fine.


What is the scientific name for a Praying Mantis?

The scientific name for a Praying Mantis is Mantis religiosa.


How many praying mantis species are there?

about 2,000


Are praying mantis poisionous?

no species of mantid are poisonous.


When a praying mantis eats a mouse does it have to be alive?

No, the mouse has to have hair, in order for the praying mantis, to grow properly, this happens because the mutagens of the praying mantis feed off the growth of other species.


Is a praying mantis a type of species or are they called Mantis or Mantids?

Praying Mantis is a general term covering many species. For all animals, the Family level ends in -idae so the Family is known as --ids.


What is the difference between grasshoppers and praying mantis?

A grasshopper and Praying Mantis are two distinct species of insects. There are many species of both insects, additionally their size and habits vary. There are some 8000 species of grasshoppers and 2200 of the Mantis, each with unique identifying characteristics.


Does a praying mantis molt?

yes. about ten times, depending on species.