A praying mantis is a type of carnivorous insect that ambushes smaller insects.
They are named for holding their front legs in a way that make it look like they are praying.
A Preymantis.
To avoid predators
Praying Mantis are carnivores, with the exception of the Chinese Mantis who occasionally ingests pollen.
There is actually two: a Preymantis and a stink bug