A praying mantis is a fascinating insect ... There are 20 native species of mantids in the country to watch out for in ...

There are more than 400 different species of mantis shrimp ... s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment of attack.

Researchers exploring Brazil’s Atlantic Forest discovered some five to seven new species of praying mantises ... whose Projeto Mantis expedition was funded by the National Geographic Society.