Information about Mantis:

The order Mantodea contains about 2,200 insects, mostly of the family Mantidae. Many from this family are called ‘praying mantis’ (or sometimes incorrectly preying mantis) due to the prayer-like stance the insects are often seen holding. Mantis have triangular heads and vey large compound eyes. They’ve ferocious and formidable ambush hunters, standing motionless waiting for prey to come into range, and then springing on them in a flash.

They are, of course, infamous for the fact that while mating, the much larger females will sometimes cannibalize the males. Mantis are also noted as being the one of the only insects that can move its head around freely – about 180 degrees. This specialized adaption is especially helpful in an ambush hunter, as it can look around more secretively without giving up it’s position to possible prey. Amazingly, some mantis are so large, powerful and quick they can actually attack and kill small birds, like hummingbirds. Despite their fearsome appearance, hey are not dangerous to humans, and because they often feed on pest insects, they are welcome visitors to any garden.

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Australian Green Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Fine art illustration of an Australian Green Mantis (Orthodera ministralis.) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

California Praying Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Information about the California Praying Mantis:

The California Praying Mantis - or California Mantis - is member of family Mantidae. They are very slender and grow to about 5/8-5 7/8 inches long (15-150 mm) They are native to the chaparral, deserts, scrublands and dry coastal areas of the Western United States from Texas and Colorado, west to California. The are formidable predators of other insects, including flies, bees, wasps, butterflies, caterpillars which they tear apart using their strong mouthparts. They are also very quick in their attacks, and their victims are often unaware of the presence of the mantis, which will sit motionless unless the prey comes into range. They are the only insect that is able to turn its head. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Carolina Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Fine art illustration of a Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina.) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Devil’s Flower Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Fine art illustration of a Devil's Flower Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica.) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

European Praying Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Information about the Praying Mantis:

Praying Mantis grow to be about 3 inches with a large head and abdomen. They have a pair of large forelegs that are serrated and spiny and folded back like a pocket knife. They hold their forelegs up in a praying position to grab prey. Adult males are smaller and more slender than females, and have longer wings. Praying mantids are highly predacious and feed on a variety of insects, including famously the females on the males after mating. They are the only insect that can turn its head. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Giant Asian Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Fine art illustration of a Giant Asian Mantis (Hierodula patellifera.) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Giant Red-Headed Centipede – Signed Fine Art Print

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Information about the Giant Redheaded Centipede:

The Giant Redheaded Centipede is part of the order of Scolopendromorpha and the family Scolopendridae. They are aggressive and move very quickly. They are one of the largest centipedes on the planet. They are generally about six and a half inches long but may reach up to eight inches. They are found in the central and southern US and into northern Mexico. Their bright coloration is thought to be a warning to potential predators. They are poisonous but the toxin is only dangerous to their prey. Bites to humans are rare, due in large part to the fact they are not frequently encountered. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Mantis Species of the World poster print

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There are over 2,400 species of insects classified as "mantis" split up into 15 different families. They found on all continents except Antarctica.  The poster print features a fine art illustration of various types of mantis, along with a range map showing their distribution and information about each different species. List of species: AUSTRALIAN GREEN MANTIS (Orthodera ministralis) CAROLINA MANTIS (Stagmomantis carolina) DEVIL’S FLOWER MANTIS (Idolomantis diabolica) EUROPEAN MANTIS (Mantis religiosa) CALIFORNIA MANTIS (Stagmomantis californica) GIANT ASIAN MANTIS (Hierodula patellifera) ORCHID MANTIS (Hymenopus coronatus) PERUVIAN SHIELD MANTIS (Choeradodis rhombicollis) FREE SHIPPING IN THE US

Orchid Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Fine art illustration of an Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus.) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Peruvian Shield Mantis – Signed Fine Art Print

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Fine art illustration of a Peruvian Shield Mantis (Choeradodis rhombicollis.) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download

Stock Art Drawing of a California Praying Mantis

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Medium: Pen and ink line art illustration. Color image has been digitally tinted. Suggested usage: books, magazines, brochures and similar. Size: (B&W) 2400 x 1922 pixels @ 300dpi 1.69 mb JPEG File / (Color) 2400 x 1952 pixels @ 300dpi 2.74 mb JPEG Buy a Signed Print

Stock Art Drawing of a Carolina Mantis

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Medium: Pen and ink line art illustration. Color image has been digitally tinted. Suggested usage: books, magazines, brochures and similar. Size: (B&W) 2400 x 2056 pixels @ 300dpi 1.35 mb JPEG File / (Color) 2400 x 2038 pixels @ 300dpi 2.33 mb JPEG Buy a Signed Print