THE PREYING MANTIS
In early September, as I stroll through my yard, I begin to notice the Preying Mantis on the leaves of plants or flowers, waiting for a tasty meal.
The mantis will reach adult size, from 3 to 4 inches, by late August or early September. It is also around this time when the female is ready to mate. Soon after mating, the female will lay her cluster of eggs on a limb or other rough surface and in a couple of weeks, her life cycle will end. These creatures only live for one generation.
The color and size of the Preying Mantis is determined by its species and may also be a factor of the environment.
A moist environment, the Mantis is Green.
A dry environment the Mantis is brown or tan.
Mantises are found throughout the world, and are revered and even considered holy in many cultures. The name mantis is derived from the Greek word, "Mantid", meaning "profit" or "seer."
I think they are fascinating creatures to watch and they do perform a service in keeping insect pests like flies and aphids in control.
The biggest fear and greatest predator to the Praying Mantis is none other than the common bat.
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