Carolina mantis

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mantis
gptkbp:activities diurnal
gptkbp:average_temperature varies
gptkbp:behavior predatory
sit and wait
gptkbp:breeding_season late summer
spring to fall
gptkbp:climate_adaptation temperate climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 10 to 400 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:green
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal
gptkbp:coloration brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Carolina_mantis
gptkbp:communication body language
gptkbp:conservation_status not threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of patience
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:diet insects
larger insects
gptkbp:distribution eastern United States
gptkbp:egg_laying after mating
gptkbp:egg_size ootheca
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mantidae
gptkbp:foot raptorial
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Stagmomantis
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:gardens
gptkbp:habitat_preference open areas
gptkbp:habitat_range varied environments
gptkbp:has_features elongated body
gptkbp:hatching_time variable
late spring
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carolina mantis
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush
gptkbp:insectivorous yes
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Nymphs
small insects
gptkbp:lifespan up to 1 year
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:praying_mantis
gptkbp:mating_system sexual cannibalism
gptkbp:mimicry some species
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:orbit_type long
gptkbp:order gptkb:Mantodea
gptkbp:pests gptkb:Mantodea
beneficial insect
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Chinese_mantis
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest entomology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Stagmomantis_carolina
gptkbp:size 3 to 4 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:species carolina
gptkbp:stealth_features excellent
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision compound eyes
gptkbp:wildlife high during nymph stage
gptkbp:wingspan present
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:state_insect_of_South_Carolina
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5