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What kind of brown mantis is it?

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The brown mantis does not represent a specific species, because the insect group of mantises has a very wide range of species and populations. There are many different species and subspecies under the family Mantidae. They may have certain similarities in appearance, but there are still large differences at the species and species levels. Here are some famous brown mantis species:

1. European Mantis

  • Scientific name: Mantis religiosa

  • Appearance: European mantises usually have a brown or green appearance, with a slender body, well-developed forelimbs, and a distinctly triangular head.

  • Distribution: The European mantis is originally from Europe, but is also widely distributed in North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

  • Living habits: The European mantis is a classic mantis that lives by preying on other insects and is commonly found in various natural environments.

2. Chinese Mantis

  • Scientific name: Tenodera sinensis

  • Appearance: Green and brown mantises come in a variety of colors, including dark brown, green and brown. The body is larger and the forelimbs are angular.

  • Distribution: The green and brown mantis is native to China, but has been widely introduced to other areas such as North America.

  • Living habits: The green and brown mantis is a relatively large mantis that preys on insects as its main food and is common in farmland and grassland.

3. Devil's Flower Mantid

  • Scientific name: Idolomantis diabolica

  • Appearance: The wasp mantis is a rare and spectacular large species with a dark brown body and brilliant blue and orange markings.

  • Distribution: The wasp mantis is native to Africa and is large and lifelike.

  • Living habits: The wasp mantis is a typical predatory mantis that lives by preying on other invertebrates.

The above is a brief introduction to several common brown mantis species, each with its own unique characteristics and ecological habits. Further accurate identification of the species and species of mantis usually requires more detailed observation and professional taxonomic knowledge.


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