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Mantids
Examples of Mantodea. A. Typical praying mantis. B. A ground mantid. C. Mating pair of mantids. D. The jeweled flower mantis, Creobroter gemmatus. E. Adult female Iris oratoria performs a bluffing threat display, rearing back with the forelegs and wings spread and mouth opened. F. Gray adult female Carolina mantis.