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Home > Beneficial Insects > Praying Mantids

Praying Mantids

Description:

  • elongate
  • stick-like bodies with long legs
  • front legs are enlarged for grasping prey
  • up to six inches long
  • color varies and may be green, brown or pink
  • adults are winged and capable fliers
  • well camouflaged

Prey attacked:

  • grashoppers
  • caterpillars
  • flies
  • bees
  • and other insects

 

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