Mantids Collection

Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, head close-up. Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

European praying mantis female eats male after mating. Spain {Mantis religiosa} Sequence 2 of 3

Wide-armed mantis (Cilnia humeralis) reaching out, photographed on a white background, originating from Africa. Captive

Peacock praying mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) female in defensive display with colourful wings. Captive, found in Thailand

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) camouflaged on leaf, Tuscany, Italy

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, head detail. Date:

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

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Conehead mantis, Empusa pennata, waiting for Date:

Female European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) portrait, Sardinia, Italy, September 2008. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) on flower, Thousand Hills region, North West Moldova, June

European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) on leaf, Thousand Hills region, North West Moldova, June

Mantis on vegetation near the sand dunes, Dalyan Delta, Turkey, August 2009

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) (Mantis religiosa) Date:

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Mantid camouflaged - Agumbe Rainforest, Western Ghats, India. Date:

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Mantid camouflaged - Agumbe Rainforest, Western Ghats, India. Date:

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Mantid camouflaged - Agumbe Rainforest, Western Ghats, India. Date:

Conehead Mantis (Empusa pennata) adult female, on flowerhead, near Melnik, Pirin Mountains, Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria, July

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Katydid (Mantis religiosa) Date:

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Katydid (Mantis religiosa) Date:

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) (Mantis religiosa) Date:

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Katydid (Mantis religiosa) Date:

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Grasshopper (Mantis religiosa) Date:

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European Mantid / Praying Mantis - eating Grasshopper (Mantis religiosa) Date:

White orchid petals, female Orchid Mantis insect camouflaged amongst them, pale wings, petal-like flaps on legs, large compound eyes

Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) laying eggs into foamy egg case on twig, side view

A green praying mantis with bulbous eyes and slender antennae devours a smaller black insect while clinging to twigs

Hooded mantis C017 / 6813
Hooded mantis. Stals hooded leaf mantis (Choeradodis stalii) on a leaf. This species of praying mantis is found in Brazil, Ecuador, French Guyana, Panama, and Peru

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8066
Insect illustrations, 19th century. These insects include (from top to bottom): two mantids (Mantis oratoria, now Iris oratoria; and Mantis siccifolia), a cricket (Gryllus montrosus)

African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis lineola) adult, resting on leaf (captive)

Giant Asian Mantis (Hierodula membranacea) adult, praying on branch (captive)

Cone-head Mantis - male - Tuscany - Italy
RD-283 Cone-head Mantis - male Tuscany - Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cone-head Mantis - adult male - Tuscany - Italy
RD-287 Cone-head Mantis - adult male Tuscany - Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cone-head Mantis - male - Italy
RD-310 Cone-head Mantis - male Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cone-head Mantis - in habitat - Tuscany - Italy
RD-309 Cone-head Mantis - in habitat Tuscany - Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cone-head Mantis - nymph - Italy
RD-312 Cone-head Mantis - nymph Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

European Mantid / Praying Mantis - grooming - Oregon - USA
CAN-4023 European Mantid / Praying Mantis - grooming Oregon - USA Mantis religiosa Introduced species John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

False Garden Mantis (Pseudomantis albofimbriata) adult female, standing on stick, Western Australia, Australia

Garden Mantis (Orthodera ministralis) adult, standing on leaves in bush, Western Australia, Australia

European Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) nymph, silhouetted against misty dawn sun, Northern Spain, september

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"Mantids: Masters of Camouflage, Cannibalism, and Colorful Displays" Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive): This captivating creature showcases its intricate features up close, revealing the devilish charm that earned it its name. European praying mantis female eats male after mating: In a shocking twist of nature's drama, this female mantis displays her voracious appetite as she devours her mate post-coitus. Survival at any cost. Peacock praying mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) female in defensive display with colorful wings: Like a peacock spreading its vibrant feathers to intimidate rivals, this stunning mantis flaunts its mesmerizing wing patterns in a show of strength and beauty. European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) camouflaged on leaf, Tuscany, Italy: Nature's master illusionist strikes again. This cleverly disguised mantis blends seamlessly into its leafy surroundings in the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany. Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October: Witness the graceful dance of self-defense as this elegant mantis raises its spiky forelegs in an intimidating pose amidst blooming flowers during the enchanting autumn months. Desert Praying Mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia: Surviving against all odds in harsh desert environments is no easy feat for this resilient species known as the Desert Praying Mantis - truly a marvel of adaptation. Wide-armed mantis (Cilnia humeralis) reaching out photographed on a white background: Against a pristine white backdrop stands this wide-armed wonder; an image that captures both delicacy and strength within one frame. In the world of mantids, intrigue lies in their unique behaviors and captivating appearances.