The Praying Mantis is named for its prominent front legs, which are bent and held together at an angle that suggests the position of prayer. By any name, these fascinating insects are formidable predators. They have triangular heads poised on a long "neck," or elongated thorax. Mantids can turn their heads 180 degrees to scan their surroundings with two large compound eyes and three other simple eyes located between them.

Measures approximately in inches: 4 x 3.1 x 3.1 (W x D x H)

Part of the Wild Animal Series by Papo. The art work and detail are beautiful on this hand painted figure.

Made of durable synthetic material. Hand Painted.