In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Praying Mantis in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a praying mantis. Follow along with the how to draw a praying mantis drawing guide below by sketching the red portion of each of the six steps, super easy!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Praying Mantis drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about the praying mantis you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Praying mantises are insects known for their unique front legs, which are bent and held together as if in prayer.
• These fascinating creatures have excellent eyesight, with large compound eyes that allow them to detect even the slightest movements.
• Praying mantises are expert hunters, capable of catching and eating other insects, including flies, crickets, and even small birds.
• Some species of praying mantis can turn their heads 180 degrees, giving them an almost complete view of their surroundings.
• Praying mantises come in a variety of colors, from green to brown, which helps them blend in with their surroundings.
• Female praying mantises are often larger than males and are known for occasionally eating their mates after mating.
• These insects lay their eggs in a foamy substance that hardens into a protective case called an ootheca.
• Praying mantises undergo incomplete metamorphosis, meaning they hatch from eggs looking like miniature versions of adults.
• Some species of praying mantis can fly, although they are not particularly strong fliers.
• Praying mantises are beneficial to gardens as they help control pest populations by eating insects that damage plants and crops.

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How To Draw a Praying Mantis – Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the face and eyes of the praying mantis. The image below is zoomed in to show detail.

Step 2: Draw the body segment behind the head.

Step 3: Now you can draw the wings of the insect.

Step 4: Draw the larger tail-end body segment next.

Step 5: Sketch in the long front limbs that look to be in a praying position.

Step 6: Finally, draw legs and body detail.

Nice work, now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Praying Mantis, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your insect look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your easy praying mantis drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Praying Mantis! Your first try may not have gone as perfectly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a praying mantis is with practice!

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