They are not native to North America, but there is abundant habitat for them here, and the ones that found their ways to the U.S. on ships during colonization became established and started breeding here.
No, the Praying Mantis is not an endangered species, nor a threatened species.
this is just a rumor only one species of mantis is endangered due to habitat loss and there are more then 3000 species of mantis!
noone. its not on any endangered species list
Most species of mantis can fly, including the praying mantis.
never no species of mantid are endangered except one.
No, they reproduce sexually. Some of the species praying mantis can be reproduce asexually. But not all the species of praying mantis asexual.
I'm unaware of even an unofficial estimate. They are widespread and certainly not an endangered species.
African giant praying mantis
The praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) is not endangered anywhere. There are many other types of mantises, sometimes called "praying mantises" colloquially, around the world though, and some of them are endangered.
no no species of mantis are poisonous.
They need to breathe as their bodies are slanted. There are 2,000 species of praying mantis, and some are born with bent tails, as this is their species. So, your praying mantis is fine.
an insect
Yes, any kind of Preying Mantis is part of the endangered species.
Mantis religiosa