Tons of insects, from ants, to beetles, to butterflies, go through complete metamorphosis. Insects that go through complete metamorphosis go through four stages, and have a juvenile form that looks very different from their adult form. But there's an
Want to learn more about the marvelous mantis? Here are some fun facts about these fascinating invertebrates.
Male and female praying mantises exhibit sexual dimorphism, which means that in addition to the difference in their sex organs, they look different from each other. As your mantis grows older there are a few ways to tell whether it is male or female.
Praying mantises are very poor at flying and walk very slowly. You will probably see your praying mantis friends in your garden for weeks after your release!
Praying mantises live outdoors for 3-6 months.
Yes! Praying mantises will eat almost any live bug small enough to capture! However, praying mantises do not like to eat our beneficial ladybug friends because ladybugs have such a bitter taste!