{"id":137014,"date":"2022-07-11T15:16:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:16:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:27","slug":"where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/","title":{"rendered":"Where would you find a praying mantis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_would_you_find_a_praying_mantis\" title=\"Where would you find a praying mantis?\">Where would you find a praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Can_praying_mantis_hurt_you\" title=\"Can praying mantis hurt you?\">Can praying mantis hurt you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#How_do_you_find_a_praying_mantis_in_your_yard\" title=\"How do you find a praying mantis in your yard?\">How do you find a praying mantis in your yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_do_praying_mantis_live_in_us\" title=\"Where do praying mantis live in us?\">Where do praying mantis live in us?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Do_praying_mantis_live_in_the_US\" title=\"Do praying mantis live in the US?\">Do praying mantis live in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#What_state_has_the_most_praying_mantis\" title=\"What state has the most praying mantis?\">What state has the most praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Are_praying_mantis_found_all_over_the_world\" title=\"Are praying mantis found all over the world?\">Are praying mantis found all over the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Is_it_safe_to_hold_a_praying_mantis\" title=\"Is it safe to hold a praying mantis?\">Is it safe to hold a praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Does_it_hurt_if_a_praying_mantis_grabs_you\" title=\"Does it hurt if a praying mantis grabs you?\">Does it hurt if a praying mantis grabs you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Can_a_praying_mantis_spit_and_blind_you\" title=\"Can a praying mantis spit and blind you?\">Can a praying mantis spit and blind you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_find_a_praying_mantis\" title=\"What is the easiest way to find a praying mantis?\">What is the easiest way to find a praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_are_you_most_likely_to_find_a_praying_mantis\" title=\"Where are you most likely to find a praying mantis?\">Where are you most likely to find a praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#How_do_you_get_a_praying_mantis_in_your_yard\" title=\"How do you get a praying mantis in your yard?\">How do you get a praying mantis in your yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_are_praying_mantis_found_in_the_US\" title=\"Where are praying mantis found in the US?\">Where are praying mantis found in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_can_I_find_praying_mantises\" title=\"Where can I find praying mantises?\">Where can I find praying mantises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Can_I_keep_a_praying_mantis_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can I keep a praying mantis as a pet?\">Can I keep a praying mantis as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_do_praying_mantis_live_in_the_US\" title=\"Where do praying mantis live in the US?\">Where do praying mantis live in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Are_praying_mantis_in_the_US\" title=\"Are praying mantis in the US?\">Are praying mantis in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#What_states_can_you_find_praying_mantis\" title=\"What states can you find praying mantis?\">What states can you find praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Do_praying_mantis_live_in_North_America\" title=\"Do praying mantis live in North America?\">Do praying mantis live in North America?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_are_praying_mantises_most_common\" title=\"Where are praying mantises most common?\">Where are praying mantises most common?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Where_can_you_find_praying_mantis\" title=\"Where can you find praying mantis?\">Where can you find praying mantis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#Are_praying_mantis_in_Texas\" title=\"Are praying mantis in Texas?\">Are praying mantis in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#How_many_praying_mantis_are_there_in_the_world\" title=\"How many praying mantis are there in the world?\">How many praying mantis are there in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-would-you-find-a-praying-mantis\/#What_continents_do_praying_mantis_live\" title=\"What continents do praying mantis live?\">What continents do praying mantis live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_would_you_find_a_praying_mantis\"><\/span>Where would you find a praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Look for a praying mantis in flowering shrubs and near woody plants.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look around your house, making sure to check humid places and plants or other greenery.<\/li>\n<li>Look in places with lots of insects and bugs, especially areas where youve seen praying mantises before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_praying_mantis_hurt_you\"><\/span>Can praying mantis hurt you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clearly, these insects are voracious predators, but can a praying mantis hurt a human? The short answer is, <b>its unlikely. Praying mantises have no venom and cannot sting. Nor do they carry any infectious diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_find_a_praying_mantis_in_your_yard\"><\/span>How do you find a praying mantis in your yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The native Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina). Image: Sturgis McKeever, Georgia Southern University, Bugwood.org <b>The native Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) is found across North America and is particularly abundant south from New Jersey to Florida<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_praying_mantis_live_in_us\"><\/span>Where do praying mantis live in us?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most mantid species worldwide are tropical, and only a handful are native to the United States  all of them restricted to warm climates from <b>the Carolinas to Texas and southern California.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_praying_mantis_live_in_the_US\"><\/span>Do praying mantis live in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The native Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina). Image: Sturgis McKeever, Georgia Southern University, Bugwood.org <b>The native Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) is found across North America and is particularly abundant south from New Jersey to Florida<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_praying_mantis\"><\/span>What state has the most praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About 2,300 praying mantis species exist in the world, but only one, the Carolina mantid, is native to <b>Illinois, and it lives in the southern two-thirds of the state, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_praying_mantis_found_all_over_the_world\"><\/span>Are praying mantis found all over the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are approximately 2,000 mantid species worldwide. The majority are found in Asia. About 20 species are native to the USA. Like all insects, a praying mantis has a three segmented body, with a head, thorax and abdomen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_hold_a_praying_mantis\"><\/span>Is it safe to hold a praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A further benefit of praying mantis as pets therefore is that <b>they can generally be handled quite safely. In general, a praying mantis will happily walk from hand to hand. Incase youre wondering right now theyre also highly unlikely to try and take a chunk out of your finger.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_hurt_if_a_praying_mantis_grabs_you\"><\/span>Does it hurt if a praying mantis grabs you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Praying mantis are not very harmful insects. However, <b>they can hurt you with their front legs and mouth<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_praying_mantis_spit_and_blind_you\"><\/span>Can a praying mantis spit and blind you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This belief may come from an idea that a praying mantis can spit a poison at you, but <b>this is not true. Walking stick insects on the other hand can emit a defensive spray that can be painful if it gets in your eyes. But praying mantises are relatively harmless, though they can give you a pinch if you mess with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_find_a_praying_mantis\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to find a praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find mantids not only <b>in your garden, but also in wilder areas such as pastures, fields and even ditches. Females lay their eggs in the fall in cases that harden to protect them from the harsh winter weather.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_you_most_likely_to_find_a_praying_mantis\"><\/span>Where are you most likely to find a praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Attract Praying Mantis to your Garden<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Give them a hiding spot. Praying mantis love to hide.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep them hydrated. Praying mantis can get quite thirsty in the hot summer months, so provide them water to stay cool.  <\/li>\n<li>Read your insecticide labels.  <\/li>\n<li>Place out attractant.  <\/li>\n<li>Plant some flowers.<\/li>\n<p>7 May 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_praying_mantis_in_your_yard\"><\/span>How do you get a praying mantis in your yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attracting Praying Mantises Grow Mantis-attracting plants. <b>Marigold, raspberry canes, dill, fennel and angelica are all types of plants\/herbs that can attract Praying Mantises (and ladybugs, another beneficial insect, for that matter). Grow shady, protective plants that are low to the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_praying_mantis_found_in_the_US\"><\/span>Where are praying mantis found in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Image: Sturgis McKeever, Georgia Southern University, Bugwood.org The native Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) is found across North America and is particularly abundant <b>south from New Jersey to Florida<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_praying_mantises\"><\/span>Where can I find praying mantises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About 2,300 praying mantis species exist in the world, but only one, the Carolina mantid, is native to <b>Illinois, and it lives in the southern two-thirds of the state, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_a_praying_mantis_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can I keep a praying mantis as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find mantids not only <b>in your garden, but also in wilder areas such as pastures, fields and even ditches. Females lay their eggs in the fall in cases that harden to protect them from the harsh winter weather.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_praying_mantis_live_in_the_US\"><\/span>Where do praying mantis live in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most mantid species worldwide are tropical, and only a handful are native to the United States  all of them restricted to warm climates from <b>the Carolinas to Texas and southern California.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_praying_mantis_in_the_US\"><\/span>Are praying mantis in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Image: Sturgis McKeever, Georgia Southern University, Bugwood.org <b>The native Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) is found across North America and is particularly abundant south from New Jersey to Florida.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_can_you_find_praying_mantis\"><\/span>What states can you find praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The species is native to Europe, Chandler explained, but has been found in the wild in this country  particularly in the northeastern U.S.  for over 100 years. Gardeners likely introduced it on purpose. <b>Vermont and New Hampshire are at the northern edge of the praying mantis&#8217;range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_praying_mantis_live_in_North_America\"><\/span>Do praying mantis live in North America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are 17 species total found in North America, and all but one belong to the Mantidae family (Triplehorn and Johnson, 2005). Adult praying mantids are solitary and territorial, but they do not have a high propensity for eating their mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_praying_mantises_most_common\"><\/span>Where are praying mantises most common?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Praying Mantis is found in many differing habitats. They are generally located in the warmer regions, particularly tropical and subtropical latitudes. Most species live in the <b>tropical rainforest, although others can be found in deserts, grasslands and meadowlands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_find_praying_mantis\"><\/span>Where can you find praying mantis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most mantid species worldwide are tropical, and only a handful are native to the United States  all of them restricted to warm climates from <b>the Carolinas to Texas and southern California.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_praying_mantis_in_Texas\"><\/span>Are praying mantis in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Praying mantis species are most commonly found in <b>tropical regions of the world, which means countries that are close to the Equator and that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. These insects are found in warm, humid areas, and can be found in deserts, grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_praying_mantis_are_there_in_the_world\"><\/span>How many praying mantis are there in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Over 2,400 species of mantis in about 430 genera are recognized. They are predominantly found in tropical regions, but some live in temperate areas.<\/b>Taxonomy and evolution.<b>Chroicopteroidea<\/b><b>Chroicopteridae<\/b><b>Nanomantoidea<\/b><b>Leptomantellidae<\/b><b>Amorphoscelidae<\/b><b>Nanomantidae<\/b>2 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_continents_do_praying_mantis_live\"><\/span>What continents do praying mantis live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mantids are found on <b>every continent except Antarctica. Of the 1,800 or so known species, most are between 1 to 3 inches in length. Some tropical species may grow to 8 inches or more, though!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where would you find a praying mantis?Can praying mantis hurt you?How do you find a praying mantis in your yard?Where do praying mantis live in us?Do praying mantis live in the US?What state has the most praying mantis?Are praying mantis found all over the world?Is it safe to hold a praying mantis?Does&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-137014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137014"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137014"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137014\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}