Insect praying mantis (Mantis)


First: the advantages of this insect


It feeds on insects and is used to protect farms from pests because it feeds on insects is attacking any insect moving in front of him, a quick meal and do not stop eating, and he will be the most active in the summer where there are insects harmful in this chapter, and this insect only able to move her head a full cycle, and can change its color to color suitable for the surrounding environment, and also changes color so you do not  see prey and he uses his hands to catchthe front prey he likes to  hide an object between the trees and the old stuff



Second: the types of mantis


There are many kinds of it vary in size from 2-15 cm, and also vary in color according to the environment which they are located. 
Female mantis: are larger than males and after the process of erosion of the female head of the breeding male, and after mating the female lay eggs ranging in number from 75 to 300 n egg and egg color is light brown.



Mantis enemy:


It is the archenemy of birds and bats and lizards. Mantis when it is exposed to attack then stand simplifies the front foot until the enemy gives the impression that a large afraid and withdraw. And advantages of Agile where he can descended prey and can change its color to suit the color of the environment in which they live for hides himself from his enemies, and the illusion of prey. 
Mantis passes in several stages of growth ecdysis When grows in size must change his skin, which is too narrow it. Ladies and pass 7 ecdysis male in her life while going through 6 ecdysis less because of the age-old female partner.