Egg masses of Stagmomantis Carolina.

Eggs

Egg masses of Stagmomantis Carolina.

A genus of locusts remarkable for their form. They are widely distributed in the United States and Eurasia. These insects include several species, most of which are noted for the large spinous forelegs, which appear as if folded for prayer when waiting for the insect prey.

Mantis

A genus of locusts remarkable for their form. They are widely distributed in the United States and Eurasia.…

Stagmomantis Carolina, the female.

Carolina Mantis

Stagmomantis Carolina, the female.

Stagmomantis Carolina, the male.

Carolina Mantis

Stagmomantis Carolina, the male.

The praying mantis is so called from the attitude which it assumes when it is watching for its prey. These insects are extremely voracious.

Praying Mantis

The praying mantis is so called from the attitude which it assumes when it is watching for its prey.…

Mantodea or mantises is an order of insects which contains approximately 2,200 species in 9 families worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats.

Praying Mantis

Mantodea or mantises is an order of insects which contains approximately 2,200 species in 9 families…