the brunners stick MANTIS is the largest species growing 7 to 8 inches in length!
The largest species is about 15 cm long.
Most species of mantis can fly, including the praying mantis.
Tendera and Archimantis are the largest Praying Mantis. And Bolbe Pygmaea is the smallest.
no no species of mantis are poisonous.
no species of mantis hibernate
No, they reproduce sexually. Some of the species praying mantis can be reproduce asexually. But not all the species of praying mantis asexual.
Mantis religiosa
Yes, any kind of Preying Mantis is part of the endangered species.
The Latin name for the mantis is "Mantodea," which is the order that encompasses all mantis species. Within this order, various genera and species exist, with the most commonly known being the Praying Mantis, scientifically named "Mantis religiosa."
African giant praying mantis
an insect
Over 20 species are native to the United States, including the common Carolina Mantis, with only one native to Canada. Two species (the Chinese Mantis and the European Mantis) were deliberately introduced to serve as pest control for agriculture, and have spread widely in both countries. Additionally, there is a strong market in the exotic pet trade for mantis species from Asia, Africa and South America, and many species are bred in captivity for this purpose.