The Praying Mantis
Classification of Mantis or Praying Mantis Kingdom: Animalia Phylum : Arthropoda Class : Insecta Ordo : Mantodea The praying mantis is named for its prominent front legs, which are bent and held together at an angle that suggests the position of prayer. They were considered to have supernatural power by early civilizations, including Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. It is most commonly kept as pets. The praying mantis belong to the order of Mantodea . There are about 2300 species of praying mantis described. There are about 2300 species of praying mantis described. They can be found in every continent except on Antarctica. But most extraordinary species and highest number of species can only be found in the tropical forest of South America, Africa and Asia. Life Cycle of a Praying Mantis Praying mantis are part of the hemimetabola group of insects; this means they do not undergo a complete metamorpho...