Praying Mantid Caresheet The Mantids are a group of 1800 carnivorous insects. Most mantids are from tropical countries although a few do occur in cooler climates... amentsoc.org/insects/caresheets/praying...
Praying Mantis - DesertUSA Praying mantids get their name from the appearance of the front legs, which are help in a "prayerlike" manner. The name "mantid" derives from a Greek word meaning "prophet" or "seer." desertusa.com/mag00/dec/papr/mantis.htm...
Praying Mantis These charismatic garden predators are often called praying mantids because most species are sit-and-wait hunters that hold their front legs together as if in prayer while they survey their surroundings for a potential meal. Mantids have large eyes and are able to rotate their head to effectively monitor their surroundings for both prey and their own potential predators. ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-67