Mandible diagram

[cdsnuts]

Does anyone know where I can find a detailed diagram of a mantis mouth? I'm fascinated when I watch it eat and I want to actually see what's going on with all of those moving pieces. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks!

 

[D_Hemptress]

is this what your looking for???

http://www.entomology.umn.edu/cues/4015/morpology/mps-diagram.jpg

 

[cdsnuts]

is this what your looking for???

http://www.entomology.umn.edu/cues/4015/morpology/mps-diagram.jpg

Yes! What parts are top and what parts are the bottom though?

 

[cdsnuts]

Is the hypopharynx like the tongue?

 

[Rick]

Yes! What parts are top and what parts are the bottom though?

The parts at the top of the drawing are the top.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

I would suggest looking at some of Precarious photos, he's the best and many are close up macros.

 

[cdsnuts]

The parts at the top of the drawing are the top.

And the part in the middle? Is that like the tongue?