The mantis was deadly, but said grace

before every meal.

Frequent Prayer Speaks Out

Mantises Dancing More, Praying Less

Is it, "Teach me, master, Mantis Style" or "Teach me,

master, Picasso Style?"

New Praying Mantis Species a 'Vicious Hunter', 

Does Not Say Grace Before Meals

What Mantises Do When They're Not Praying

"Despite what you may have seen in the

 movies, I'm neither 'The Deadly Mantis' 

nor 'The Preying Mantis'.  No, I'm the

 'Praying Mantis on Stilts', and I hope

 you are capable of comprehending

the difference."

"That mantis ain't praying; it's testifying!"

Mantis Stops Preying, Becomes Umphrey's McGee Fan

General Hayden was greatly amused by Senator

Lott's 'praying mantis' routine.