Praying Mantis: Key Facts — Forest Wildlife

Praying Mantis Facts

Praying Mantis | Anatomy, Life Cycle & Metamorphosis

Ever seen a mantis strike? Strike speed: Mantises can strike their forelegs in less than 50 milliseconds to catch prey—that’s faster than a blink of an eye (which is about 100–400 ms). Reaction time: Their reaction is so quick that even fast-flying insects like flies can be caught if the mantis times it right. Hunting technique: They rely on stereoscopic vision (binocular vision) to judge distance and speed, allowing pinpoint accuracy in their strike. Foreleg design: Their raptorial legs have sp