Mantises are an order of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 430 genera in 30 families. The largest family is the Mantidae. Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate & tropical habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name praying mantis.MyLove4Art photos