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Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis line art illustration (click image to enlarge)

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis full color illustration (click image to enlarge)

praying mantis

Artist's notes:

praying mantis thumbThe Praying Mantis was completed on 3.10.2011. I had been meaning to add this insect to the image library for some time. I believe I had misidentified a Stagmomantis Californica as a Mantis religiosa. Any professional or amateur entomologists, please feel free to correct me! The drawing is based on a photo by Alice Abela.

Information about the Praying Mantis:

Praying Mantis grow to be about 3 inches with a large head and abdomen. They have a pair of large forelegs that are serrated and spiny and folded back like a pocket knife. They hold their forelegs up in a praying position to grab prey. Adult males are smaller and more slender than females, and have longer wings. Praying mantids are highly predacious and feed on a variety of insects, including famously the females on the males after mating. They are the only insect that can turn its head.

Description: Fine art illustration of a Praying Mantis. The print is hand-signed by the artist and is guaranteed to arrive in perfect condition.  The reproduction of this original pen and ink drawing is done on high quality acid-free archival paper.  Click here for shipping info.

The image is available for stock art illustration. Dealer inquires welcome.

Praying Mantis Art Print
8"x10"
(20.3 x 25.4cm) - $14.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 35.5cm) - $21.95

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  • Signed & numbered limited edition
  • Printed on acid-free archival paper
  • Available in 8"x10" or 11"x14"
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A high res digital version of this image may be purchased and downloaded. The artwork may also be licensed for commercial use such as advertising, packaging, displays and other printed materials. Please review the license agreement and call the artist at 1 800 913-7906 for more information.
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Class: Insecta
Order: Dictyoptera
Family: Mantidae
Genus: Mantis
Species: M. Religiosa

Tags: wildlife art, praying mantis, picture, drawing, insect, invertebrate, illustration, mantid, Mantodea, black, white, pen, ink, Mantis religiosa

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Praying Mantis Decal


Praying Mantis decal

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  • Available in sizes from 6" up to 60"
  • Made of tough, tear resistant, silk-like cloth
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  • Will not leave a mark or damage walls
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Praying Mantis Art T-Shirt

Praying Mantis art t-shirt

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