Does anyone have a link for the basic anatomy of a mantid?

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I've bought a book on insects and just not had time to read it. It did not have mantids in it either. I cannot find any good information on the anatomy of the mantid online. I really am curious! Does anyone know a good article or website?

Thank you!

 

[Rick]

I would imagine most of the basic internal anatomy would be the same as most other insects. A quick google search pulls up a lot of hits for mantis anatomy as well.

 

[yen_saw]

Here's one I did for Stagmomantis floridensis back in 2009

 

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Wow! Thank you!

 

[Jgod]

Yen_saw: these drawings are very helpful. Thank you!

 

[hibiscusmile]

You the man Yen!

 

[MantisMatt14]

Great illustrations Yen!

 

[jooly]

If you're interested in internal anatomy you can use this program The Virtual Roach. Roaches are very closely related to mantids and this program can help guide you through their internal systems. 

And great drawings yen_saw!

 

[LAME]

Lol wow yen... that's most impressive.  Id love to see more sketches like this (possibly posted in each care sheet.)

 

[yen_saw]

Thanks all. Looks like someone had lot of free time back in 2009.  :lol:

 

[Jgod]

Doing some google image searching I found this wonderful pinned specimen accompanying other more detailed sections with their names.

https://www.tes.com/lessons/N4l6OHq1_KdSDQ/mantis-2-anatomy

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