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• It's small, has four legs and eats bugs.
• Its scientific name is Mantis.
• It has spines on its legs.
• My insect is found in the forest of North America.
• It looks like a grasshopper.
• It eats different kinds of bugs.
• After the babies have hatched the mother eats the father.
• It uses the spines on its legs for catching its pray.
• Prayinng Mantis die in September and October.
• People believe that if you get lost and you follow a Praying Mantis it will lead you home.
• My insect is a beneficial, it eats insects.

If you want to learn more about Praying Mantis check out this web site. I like it because it has a lot of information and good photos.