European mantis

Scientific name: Mantis religiosa

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0482Males and females look different

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Habitat

Where it lives

Mantis religiosa prefers dry grasslands, dry or tall-grass meadows, and shrubs.

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Grasslands and savannas

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Where it is found

Mantis religiosa is the most common mantis species in Central and Southern Europe.

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1European Mantis (Mantis religiosa)SRC-DSC-F2D17A156B
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Latest review

Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T124245503 · last approved 8 November 2026

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Conservation status

Mantis religiosa is listed as an endangered species in Germany, likely because of habitat loss.

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European mantis

Habitat

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