Praying Mantis | Anatomy, Life Cycle & Metamorphosis

Praying Mantis eats fly alive

Can A Praying Mantis Fly? A Closer Look At Their Wings

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The praying mantis’s fly is both graceful and sudden — they unfold their long wings with precision, gliding or darting through the air when threatened or hunting. Males often fly more frequently than females, especially during mating season, while females tend to be heavier and prefer to stay grounded. Their flight isn’t just for movement — it’s a tool for escape, surprise, and survival. Follow @explaininginsects for daily insects facts 🦋 Via zofomantids TT"