Praying Mantis are named for her posture, where her front limbs are folded in such a manner as to give the impression that she is praying. If she is praying, it is for an insect to come near, for she is an ambush predator. She is also famed for her sexual cannibalism. During mating, the female may turn on the mounted male and bite his head off - as she does with typical prey. This occurs in around 90% of species and is more frequently observed in captivity than in the wild.
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