is a group of about 1800 carnivorous insects which prodominatley

live in tropical regions of the earth. Though certain species

can be found in locations with moderate climate. With an

extremely striking appearence, mantids almost have human like

qualities with the ability to hold an erect stance, and arms

that face forward. A very efficient killer, mantids were

created for hunting and killing prey.

Order Mantodea is in the subclass Pterygota. As with all

classifications there can be debates on where certain orders or

species belong. Historically there has been some confusion on

whether Mantodea deserves there own order. Some experts have

placed Mantodea in the dictyoptera order along with cock roaches

(Ramel 1996, Jaques 1981, Phoenix Zoo). Others say mantids

belong in Orthoptera, which consists of grasshoppers. Experts

say this is due to their large pro notum (Stokes 1983, Borror

and White 1970). The emerging consensus around the position of

Mantodea believes Mantodea constitute their own independent

Mantids can be characterized by their triangular head, and

filiform antennae. This head has the abilit

There are many myths and legneds asscociated with mantids.

specially tuned to very high ultrasonic freqeuncies of sound

2). Watkins, Gary. Praying Mantids,

before they reach adulthood. Emerging nymphs feed on whatever

species only eat "soft bodied bugs", insects that can be easily

North America reaching lengths up to five inches. This species

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