Praying Mantises

Close-up of a green praying mantis on a leaf.

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Facts About Praying Mantises

Praying mantises belong to the order Mantodea, which contains over 2,400 different species across the world!

The name “praying mantis” comes from the way they hold their front legs together, which looks like they’re praying!

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