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Praying Mantid

2" to 5" long; male is smaller than female

pale green to dusty brown in color; coloring acts as camouflage

specialized front legs for capturing and holding prey; head can rotate 180o

feed on aphids, beetles, flies, caterpillars and butterflies as well as other mantids