Beneficial Insects: Mantids

Authors

Erin W. Hodgson, Utah State University
Ron Patterson, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

11-1-2007

Abstract

Mantids refer to an entire predatory group of insects in the order Mantodea. The term “mantis” or “praying mantis” actually refers to a particular genus of mantids. Therefore, only some mantids belong to the genus Mantis. There are about 2,000 species of mantids worldwide and at least 20 species in the U.S. Two mantid species dominate Utah gardens: European mantid and Chinese mantid.

Recommended Citation

Hodgson, Erin W. and Patterson, Ron, "Beneficial Insects: Mantids" (2007). All Current Publications. Paper 855.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/855