Praying mantises, like all insects, are cold blooded. This means they rely on their environment to keep their body temperature stable.

Are all insects cold blooded?

True hibernators pass in and out of torpor throughout the winter. Animals that cannot generate internal heat are known as poikilotherms (poy-KIL-ah-therms), or cold-blooded animals. Insects, worms, fish, amphibians, and reptiles fall into this category—all creatures except mammals and birds.

Can praying mantis live in the cold?

The natural way of live for a mantis in countries like the USA or Europe is to die in fall when the temperatures drop and prey becomes scarce. As a pet, with enough food, a nice temperature and proper care a praying mantis can live well into winter.