The Chinese gladiator, also known as the Chinese giant roach and the Chinese sword, is a progressive carnivorous insect of the Arthropoda, Insecta, Mantis, Mantis, Mantis. It is one of the largest mantis in China, with a body length of 7-9cm and a green and brown color type. The specific color varies with the living environment. The head is triangular, with prominent compound eyes and short antennae. The forearm is long and the forefoot is strong, with spikes, suitable for catching prey. The main prey on locusts, moths, butterflies, flies and other pests, and occasionally prey on small reptiles. Widely distributed in the north and south of China, also found in Japan, Vietnam, the United States and other places.

The Asian giant praying mantis, commonly known as the Asian praying mantis or the Halabiro praying mantis, is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae. Males are about 45-65 millimeters long, while females are about 65-75 millimeters long. Individual colors can range from green to brown. Although this species is quite large for a typical mantis, it is one of the smallest members of the Hierodula genus, with many species reaching 110-150 millimeters.

The dead leaf mantis (scientific name: Tenodera aridifolia), also known as the Taiwan mantis and mantis, is distributed in Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Japan and Southeast Asia. It is a relatively large species in the genus Mantis.