The European mantis (Mantis religiosa) or praying mantis is a species of praying mantis native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

A Colorado dog trying to chase off a praying mantis may have been barking up the wrong tree in Berthoud. Watch the silly ...

A praying mantis may be an unconventional pet, but these curious creatures have become quite popular insect companions. The praying mantis is an incredible hunter with strong jaws and spiky legs ...

Connecticut's state insect is a voracious non-native predator, the praying mantis. The mantis became Connecticut's symbol in 1977.

“By having a non-native European praying mantis as our state insect, we are overlooking the thousands of native insects that are present in Connecticut’s ecosystem,” Katherine Boye Williams ...

A praying mantis is an insect within the genus Mantid, in the family Mantidae, of the order Mantodea. Mantis means “prophet” in Greek and the praying mantis carries rich spiritual significance ...

Wondering about the spiritual meaning of the praying mantis is understandable, because even its name seems to carry symbolism. Per National Geographic , this insect got its name from the position ...

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