Praying Mantis

kate L. (Australia)
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  1. mantid
    predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions
    Because of their predatory ways, mantids are thought of as beneficial insects around the garden.
  2. lifespan
    the period during which a person, animal, or object exists
    Be warned, if you capture a mature mantis late in the summer or autumn, there is an excellent chance they are near the end of their normal lifespan.
  3. mantis
    predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions
    Praying mantises are insects somewhat related to cockroaches and the like.
  4. house fly
    common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
    As the mantis grows, you can feed it progressively larger prey...house flies, crickets, and the like.
  5. praying mantis
    the common mantis
    Praying mantises are insects somewhat related to cockroaches and the like.
  6. cockroach
    any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects
    Praying mantises are insects somewhat related to cockroaches and the like.
  7. carnivorous
    relating to flesh-eating animals
    All of the members of this order are carnivorous...they hunt.
  8. predatory
    living by preying on other animals
    Because of their predatory ways, mantids are thought of as beneficial insects around the garden.
  9. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    You'll want to keep your mantises in a warm, dry environment...although a little water never hurts anything.
Created on Tue Aug 17 04:34:46 EDT 2010 (updated Tue Aug 17 04:36:22 EDT 2010)

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