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=Praying Mantis= can be green or brown. =My name is BILLY and my bug is a praying mantis.=

=DID YOU KNOW ?= =That If the BOY doesn't do a gentle touch= =on the girls back, while mating, she will bite his head off.It has very good eye site.= The enemies of the Praying Mantis include birds and reptils.

They can grow up to 15cm.

A Praying Mantis egg can fit 200 babys in it.

They only live for one year.

The enemes are other bugs and insects.

=Praying Mantis= ===Professor of Entomology Extension Specialist, Household & Structural Pests The "Praying Mantis" is truly a most remarkable creature with a striking appearance and curious habits! Over the past few years, populations appear to be increasing throughout Ohio. More and more inquiries are received at the Ohio State University Extension Entomology office regarding biology and life cycle of this beneficial insect. They do not bite humans, damage household furnishings, nor spread disease. However, when handled, their spiny-like forelegs can be readily felt as a "sharp pinch." Mantids are most commonly seen in late September and early October either resting on a plant or "fluttering" through the air, sometimes mistaken for a hummingbird. Some appear to resemble leaves or flowers in shape and color. The common name comes from the manner in which they hold up the forepart of the body, with its enormous front legs, as though in an attitude of prayer. They might also be called "preying mantes" for they are carnivorous, eating other insects. The body is elongate with the front legs modified into prominent grasping organs that catch and hold prey. The wings are well developed, but mantids commonly remain quiet in one place until another insect comes into reach. However, they sometimes cautiously stalk their prey. The "Praying Mantis" is not an endangered species nor protected by Ohio or federal law. ||||  || ===