Praying Mantis Nymph

Gardens, fields, shrubbery, and foliage; often seen on window screens or walls near outdoor lighting

Carnivorous predator feeding on small insects such as fruit flies, gnats, aphids, and other small invertebrates

Ambush predator that uses specialized raptorial forelegs to grasp prey with lightning speed; holds its abdomen curled upward in younger nymph stages

Highly beneficial biological pest control for gardens and agriculture; harmless to humans and poses no venomous or physical risk