Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. Praying Mantises usually appear in early to mid-fall. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. They Have Great Vision. They can see in 3D. Excellent vision helps ambush-hunting mantises get a jump on their prey. The praying mantis gets its name from the way it holds its forearms. They Only Eat Live Food. Praying mantis have long necks topped by a triangular head. They can turn their heads 180 degrees—an entire half-circle. Praying mantises silently sit and wait for prey to approach. Being able to turn their head and see around them helps them find prey without moving and giving away their location. Their front legs have rows of sharp spines to help them hold on to their prey, which they usually begin to eat head-first. Praying mantis are carnivores, eating mainly insects and other small animals. There are also mantis, spiders, frogs, lizards, and small birds, in addition to insects such as crickets and gras
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