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.
Connecticut has the praying mantis for the state insect -- By I Know Your Answers
The European praying mantis is the official state insect of Connecticut.
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It is the Praying Mantis.
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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!
Yep! There's one in my backyard right now lol
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No. It is not illegal to keep, kill, touch, collect, or in any way harm a praying mantis in the United States. They are not endangered, nor are they even that rare in most areas. In fact, the Praying mantis found in much of the United States is actually an invasive species from Europe introduced in 1899. There is a common Old Wives Tale that the praying mantis is protected and cannot be killed, but this is not true. The only occasion in which it would be illegal to catch or kill a mantis is in a Narional Park or other protected land where all the wildlife is protected. For further information, consult the Snopes page on praying mantises.
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