Praying Mantis - CollectA Garden Predator Insect Figurine #88260

Fascinating Praying Mantis Garden Predator Insect Figurine

Discover one of nature's most skilled hunters with this captivating CollectA Praying Mantis figurine! This expertly crafted replica showcases the distinctive folded forelegs, triangular head, and alien-like appearance of this remarkable predatory insect.

Product Features:

• Folded Forelegs: Characteristic 'praying' position of raptorial front legs
• Triangular Head: Distinctive head that can rotate 180 degrees
• Hand-Painted Quality: Museum-quality detail showing body segments and legs
• Green Coloring: Natural camouflage coloring for hiding in foliage
• Educational Design: Learn about predatory insects and garden ecosystems

About Praying Mantises:

The Praying Mantis is a fascinating predatory insect named for its distinctive posture—holding its powerful front legs folded as if in prayer. These legs are actually deadly weapons lined with spikes for catching prey! Praying mantises are ambush predators with lightning-fast reflexes, capable of snatching flying insects out of the air. They're one of the few insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees, giving them excellent vision to spot prey. Mantises have large compound eyes and can see in 3D, making them incredibly effective hunters. They eat a variety of insects including flies, crickets, moths, and even other mantises! Female mantises are famous for sometimes eating the male after (or during) mating—though this doesn't always happen. Praying mantises are beneficial garden insects that help control pest populations. They go through incomplete metamorphosis, with nymphs looking like tiny versions of adults. Mantises can range from 1-6 inches long depending on species. They're masters of camouflage, often resembling leaves or sticks. Many cultures consider mantises symbols of patience, stillness, and mindfulness!

Manufactured in China. CollectA's Insect Collection celebrates fascinating predatory insects and garden biodiversity. Jack's has a long standing history of being a Blue Ribbon Breyer dealer since 1994. Ages 3+