The Greek word mantis means "prophet" or "seer." Because of the way the insects hold up the fronts of their bodies and position their huge forelegs when at rest, it appears as though they are praying for insight.
~ George and Becky Lohmiller
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This was the smallest praying mantis I had ever screen. I mean seen.
(see what I did there?)
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