The Mantis Mantises are an order of insect which consists of over 2400 species in about 430 negera in 30 families. It's scientific name is 'Mantodea'. Some of its lower classifications are 'Mantid' 'Empusidae' 'Thespidae'. It's Shape They have a triangular shape face Mantis' Face with bulging eyes and a long flexible neck. It has 6 legs, 2 wings, 2 antennae. It's front legs are called RAPTORIALES which are equipped with spikes. Mantis' reflexes Their reflexes of snaring prey with their front legs is so quick that it is not visible with a naked eye. They use the spikes on their front legs to pin the prey. What does Mantises eat? Mantises commonly eats beetles, crickets and some other insects. Mantises even kill their mates According to some scientists female mantis produces more eggs if she eats her mate. Why is mantis called 'THE FIGHTING MACHINE'? The most interesting thing about the mantises is even they are so sm...