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Mantis

(Science: zoology) Any one of numerous species of voracious orthopterous insects of the genus mantis, and allied genera. They are remarkable for their slender grotesque forms, and for holding their stout anterior legs in a manner suggesting hands folded in prayer. The common American species is M. Carolina. Mantis shrimp.

(Science: zoology) see Sguilla.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A prophet.


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Talk about INSECTZ or get outta here:)

lol, with insects it is all about producing a lot of offspring. You've heard about black widow and praying mantis also, right? Well... those females are only going to live long enough to lay a couple of egg sacs. By giving the females more nutrition than males, it is more likely ...

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by February Beetle
Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:33 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Talk about INSECTZ or get outta here:)
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Strange insect I've found

... find, but it does not ave any wings. But thanks for your inputs anyways ^^ Hmm.. :!: wingless... then chance is that it is a juvenile (nymph) of mantis... :o

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by sachin
Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:43 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Strange insect I've found
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Strange insect I've found

woah is that the same as a mantis, can it do the same fighting stuff.

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by david23
Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:31 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Strange insect I've found
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Strange insect I've found

was it looking like mantis and wings like mosquito? if yes then it may be "mantispa". http://www.insetti.org/Mondo-Insetti_file/mantispa%20big.jpg http://www.hlasek.com/foto/mantispa_styriaca_ac1066.jpg

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by sachin
Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:46 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Strange insect I've found
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Strange insect I've found

... post the picture soon. Basically, I am wondering if you guys can identify the insect. Basically, the closest family I've found to it is the Mantis, but not that close. For one, the shape is different, or at least a bit. The 2 front legs are like the hind legs of this crab ( Click here ) ...

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by Azedenkae
Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:44 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Strange insect I've found
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