praying mantis

Chaeteessiae Metallyticidae Mantoididae Amorphoscelididae Eremiaphilidae Hymenopodidae Liturgusidae Mantidae Empusidae

Trivia about praying mantis

The Latin name of this insect is mantis religiosa
This insect is sometimes called the Devil's Horse, even though it looks like it's "praying"
Its name comes from its worshipful appearance, not its voracious appetite
It's the only insect that can turn its head from side to side
These insects of the order orthoptera "pray" while they prey on their prey
This critter's scientific name is Mantis religiosa
A major style of kung fu is named for this contemplative insect
Say "amen"; it's the state insect of Connecticut
This "pious" predator is the only insect that can move its head from side to side without moving other body parts
This pious carnivore's name is from the Greek for "prophet" or "seer"
Bow your head & name this insect, seen here
One of the later styles of kung fu to develop bears the name of this "worshipful" insect
It's tough to separate church & state in Connecticut while having this as state insect