All About Asian Orchid Mantises

How did the Orchid Mantis get its name? Can a 2.5 inch insect eat a frog? Find answers to these questions and more in All About Orchid Mantises. Inside, you’ll also find amazing, close-up photos of these insects and all of their beautiful colors. Orchid Mantises is one of six books in our Insects Around the World series. Be sure to check out all six to learn more about the fascinating insects that live in our world.

How did the Orchid Mantis get its name? Can a 2.5 inch insect eat a frog? Find answers to these questions and more in All About Orchid Mantises. Inside, you’ll also find amazing, close-up photos of these insects and all of their beautiful colors. Orchid Mantises is one of six books in our Insects Around the World series. Be sure to check out all six to learn more about the fascinating insects that live in our world.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, protective devices, and relatives of the orchid mantis.

"Explores various extreme insect adaptations throughout the world, including meganosed flies, assassin bugs, and bombardier beetles"--

Deals with all aspects of adaptive resemblance Full colour Covers everything from classic examples of Batesian, Mullerian, aggressive and sexual mimicries through to human behavioural and microbial molecular deceptions Highlights areas where additonal work or specific exeprimentation could be fruitful Includes, animals, plants, micro-organisms and humans

This title introduces readers to mantis. Different types of mantis are examined such as Peruvian shield, Malaysian, dead leaf, brunner's stick, American grass, bark, stone, devil's flower, orchid, and spiny and jeweled flower. Readers will learn about each mantis's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each mantis can be found is also covered. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A ladybug needs a safe place to lay her eggs, but where can she find an open spot? Katydids flutter in the leaves, stick insects hide in the branches, and thorn bugs pop out from every available stem. Even those bright pink flowers are orchid mantises ready to strike! Will any of these creatures be the right neighbors for the ladybug’s eggs? Illustrated with lush, vibrant details, A Perfect Spot is a fascinating introduction to the diverse world of arthropods. Acclaimed creator Isabelle Simler presents a bug’s eye view of camouflage, metamorphosis, and other natural wonders.