[3] Tenodera sinensis feeds primarily on other insects, though adult females sometimes catch small vertebrates.

For example, they have been observed feeding on hornets, spiders, grasshoppers, katydids, small reptiles, amphibians, and even hummingbirds.

As ambush predators, they attack anything within reach that they can subdue, but they do not actively hunt for insect pests.

[9] Their non-selective predatory behavior and significant size has led to documented attacks on beneficial insects such as pollinators, small birds, mammals, frogs, and snakes.

As a result, the Chinese mantis can alter food webs and affect the dynamics of local insect populations.

[11] Tenodera sinensis is a common pet for mantis enthusiasts, and oothecae can be purchased from plant nurseries across the US.

[12] The Chinese mantis is preyed on by other mantises, birds, and the Asian giant hornet in its native range.