The praying mantis is an insect that belongs to the order Orthoptera. Distinguishing between male and female mantis is a relatively simple process, mainly by observing the body size and official appearance of the praying mantis.
First of all, in terms of body size, male praying mantis is usually a bit larger than female praying mantises, and male praying mantis has a more developed chest and a thicker body. On the contrary, the female praying mantis is comparatively smaller in size and has a narrower chest.
Secondly, observing the *** officer of the praying mantis is also an important way to distinguish male and female. The male mantis usually has a more prominent and rod-shaped or hook-like body, while the female mantis has a shorter, sac-like or globular body.
In addition, there are some other methods of observation that can help us distinguish between male and female mantises. For example, the male mantis has a larger sucker on its forefoot, while the female mantis does not. In addition, the wings of male mantis are usually more transparent, while the wings of female mantis are more dim.
It should be noted that there may be some differences between different species of praying mantis, so it is necessary to combine the specific species and observation characteristics when distinguishing male and female. At the same time, for beginners, it is necessary to practice and observe more to improve their discernment ability.