The Praying Mantis

You won't believe it! I looked outside on the garage door the morning and I saw this gigantic praying mantis! I went to get my mom so she could look at it. Of course she brought her camera and these are the pictures. Don't you think it's just awesome?!

Common Name: Praying Mantis

Scientific Name: Stagmomantis Carolina

Size: About 5 inches

Food: Other insects

Carnivore or Herbivore? Carnivore

Beneficial? Yes

Location Found: My dad found it on my garage door this morning

Other Information: The females will actually eat the heads off the males. Talk about aggressive!

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Emily James