The European praying mantis is the official state insect of Connecticut.
Connecticut has the praying mantis for the state insect -- By I Know Your Answers
Connecticut
It is the Praying Mantis.
Praying Mantis
The official state insect is the Carolina Mantis.
stomp on them, make a insect fight against the mantis. Mantis only kills manily INSECTS that are small and against a human i mean come on... you think a praying mantis would just become as big as a empire state building? that would be scary!
First - There are more than 2300 Mantis species in the world, not 196. Second - Yes. The most common mantis in France is the "Mantis Religiosa", or "European Mantis". It's colour is typically bright green, although browner varieties can also be found. Curious fact: the European Mantis is the 'Official State Insect' of Connecticut, USA.
Mantis religiosa
Mantis shrimp belong to the Order Stomatopoda and then there are many Superfamilies, Families and then Species.
The praying mantis was designated as Connecticut's state bug in 1977 due to its ecological importance and unique characteristics. This decision was influenced by the efforts of schoolchildren who advocated for its recognition, highlighting the insect's role in controlling pest populations. The praying mantis is also notable for its distinctive appearance and behavior, making it a fascinating subject for educational purposes.
Yep! There's one in my backyard right now lol
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