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European Mantis - Europäische Gottesanbeterin (♂)
Mantis religiosa is the only member of the Mantidae family occurring in Central Europe. They are listed as "endangered" in Germany's Red List of Endangered Species and are under special protection! Females can reach a length of 80 mm, males can reach a length of 60 mm. Females are heavier and physically stronger, whereas males are more active and able to fly. They feed on grasshoppers, crickets and other insects.
European Mantis - Europäische Gottesanbeterin (♂)
Mantis religiosa is the only member of the Mantidae family occurring in Central Europe. They are listed as "endangered" in Germany's Red List of Endangered Species and are under special protection! Females can reach a length of 80 mm, males can reach a length of 60 mm. Females are heavier and physically stronger, whereas males are more active and able to fly. They feed on grasshoppers, crickets and other insects.