Living habits of mantis

1, carnivorous, mantis is a terrestrial predatory insect (carnivorous), and all species of insects can be preyed by mantis, especially the eggs, larvae, naked pupae and adults of flies, mosquitoes, moths and butterflies are suitable prey. Even large insects like cicadas and migratory locusts are their prey.

2. Mantis has phototaxis.

3. The grasshopper's life cycle is completed within one year, and it goes through three stages of development: egg, nymph and adult, so it belongs to the gradual metamorphosis of incomplete metamorphosis.

Extended data

Classification of mantis:

1, magic flower mantis

Also known as the "King of Mantis". Gorgeous appearance, can imitate flowers. Phanerochaete mantis is beautiful in appearance, unique in shape and rare in number, and it is the largest among all species of Phanerochaete mantis.

2. Orchid mantis is produced in the tropical rain forest area of Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Many different kinds of orchids will produce all kinds of orchid mantis. They have perfect camouflage and can adjust the color of their bodies with the depth of color. Orchid mantis should be regarded as the most beautiful and eye-catching one in Mantodia.

Their limbs have evolved into petal-like structures and colors, which can be imitated in orchids without being detected by prey. They are the most suitable way for mantis to hunt, and they are also considered as one of the smartest predators.

3. The green giant mantis in Africa is a fierce mantis with an average body length of about 9 cm. They can prey on small snake birds, frogs, mice and so on. It is also recorded that the green giant mantis can eat centipedes, scorpions and spiders (larger species).

4. Metal mantis, which has gorgeous metallic luster, is named metal mantis. It can move quickly close to the bark on the trunk.

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