Invertebrates > Mantises
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tropical Shield MantisScientific Name: Choeradodis staliiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MantisesSize: Body length: 2.8–3.5 in (7.0–9.0 cm); Pronotal shield width: up to 1.8 in (4.5 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.50 oz (7–14 g)Lifespan: 9–12 months in...
Invertebrates > Insects
OverviewThe Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina), honored as the official state insect of South Carolina, is the most widespread and ecologically prominent native praying mantis found throughout North America. Blending seamlessly amidst garden foliage, flowering...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Praying MantisScientific Name: Mantis religiosaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Adult body length: 2.0–3.5 in (5.0–9.0 cm); females are considerably larger than malesWeight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10 g)Lifespan: 8–12 months in the wild...
