Vietnam.vn - Nền tảng quảng bá Việt Nam

Looking at the only praying mantis species in the Vietnam Red Book

The common mantis (Mantis religiosa) is the only species of the order Mantodea listed in the Vietnam Red Book.

Báo Khoa học và Đời sốngBáo Khoa học và Đời sống02/07/2025

1. Has a distinctive “praying” posture when resting. The suffix “religiosa” (meaning “religious” in Latin) in the species’ scientific name comes from the posture of its folded front legs, resembling prayer. Photo: Pinterest.

1. Has a distinctive “praying” posture when resting. The suffix “religiosa” (meaning “religious” in Latin) in the species’ scientific name comes from the posture of its folded front legs, resembling prayer. Photo: Pinterest.

2. Extremely effective ambush killer. Mantises do not chase their prey but usually hide and wait, then strike extremely quickly with their front legs to catch their prey in a split second. Photo: Pinterest.

2. Extremely effective ambush killer. Mantises do not chase their prey but usually hide and wait, then strike extremely quickly with their front legs to catch their prey in a split second. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Can catch and eat larger species. Mantises are willing to attack insects larger than themselves such as butterflies, dragonflies, bees, and even baby lizards or baby birds if given the chance. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Can catch and eat larger species. Mantises are willing to attack insects larger than themselves such as butterflies, dragonflies, bees, and even baby lizards or baby birds if given the chance. Photo: Pinterest.

4. Has excellent eyesight and can rotate its head 180 degrees. With large eyes and the rare ability to rotate its head extremely flexibly, the mantis can observe the surrounding space with high precision, providing maximum support for hunting. Photo: Pinterest.

4. Has excellent eyesight and can rotate its head 180 degrees. With large eyes and the rare ability to rotate its head extremely flexibly, the mantis can observe the surrounding space with high precision, providing maximum support for hunting. Photo: Pinterest.

5. Often eats their partner after mating. Cannibalism is common among female mantises, in order to provide extra nutrition for egg development – ​​a behavior that is both cruel and effective for survival. Photo: Wikimedia.

5. Often eats their partner after mating. Cannibalism is common among female mantises, in order to provide extra nutrition for egg development – ​​a behavior that is both cruel and effective for survival. Photo: Wikimedia.

6. The young are born from a nest of foam eggs. Mantis eggs are laid in a layer of foam (ootheca), which hardens after drying, protecting the dozens to hundreds of larvae inside until they hatch. Photo: Pinterest.

6. The young are born from a nest of foam eggs. Mantis eggs are laid in a layer of foam (ootheca), which hardens after drying, protecting the dozens to hundreds of larvae inside until they hatch. Photo: Pinterest.

7. Considered a symbol of patience and tranquility. In many cultures, mantises represent calmness, concentration, and waiting for the right moment – ​​qualities that accurately reflect their hunting style. Photo: Pinterest.

7. Considered a symbol of patience and tranquility. In many cultures, mantises represent calmness, concentration, and waiting for the right moment – ​​qualities that accurately reflect their hunting style. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Studied in robotics and vision technology. The mantis's stereoscopic vision system and rapid reflexes have inspired applications in autonomous robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Studied in robotics and vision technology. The mantis's stereoscopic vision system and rapid reflexes have inspired applications in autonomous robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. Photo: Pinterest.

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/soi-loai-bo-ngua-duy-nhat-nam-trong-sach-do-viet-nam-post1551892.html


Comment (0)

No data
No data
Magical scene on the 'upside down bowl' tea hill in Phu Tho
3 islands in the Central region are likened to Maldives, attracting tourists in the summer
Watch the sparkling Quy Nhon coastal city of Gia Lai at night
Image of terraced fields in Phu Tho, gently sloping, bright and beautiful like mirrors before the planting season
Z121 Factory is ready for the International Fireworks Final Night
Famous travel magazine praises Son Doong cave as 'the most magnificent on the planet'
Mysterious cave attracts Western tourists, likened to 'Phong Nha cave' in Thanh Hoa
Discover the poetic beauty of Vinh Hy Bay
How is the most expensive tea in Hanoi, priced at over 10 million VND/kg, processed?
Taste of the river region

Heritage

Figure

Business

No videos available

News

Political System

Local

Product