Praying mantis is a kind of insect, named for their "prayer-like" stance. (The word mantis in Greek means prophet.) The most common species is Mantis religiosa.
Mantids are notable for their large size and nimble reflexes. Their diet includes other insects, such as flies and aphids.
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