Roaches and Mantids
Leathery forewings and long, segmented antennae characterize roaches and mantids. Learn more about these related insects here.
Characteristics: Order Dictyoptera
The order Dictyoptera includes two unlikely cousins - the cockroaches and the mantids. Though these groups may seem quite different at first, cockroaches and mantids share a number of characteristics.
The order Dictyoptera includes two unlikely cousins - the cockroaches and the mantids. Though these groups may seem quite different at first, cockroaches and mantids share a number of characteristics.
Praying Mantises: The Suborder Mantodea
The easy-to-recognize praying mantis is a fascinating insect to observe. With a head that swivels, large eyes, and legs clasped in a prayer-like stance, mantids seem almost human.
The easy-to-recognize praying mantis is a fascinating insect to observe. With a head that swivels, large eyes, and legs clasped in a prayer-like stance, mantids seem almost human.