The European mantis (Mantis religiosa), also commonly named praying mantis (derived from the distinctive posture of the first pair of legs that can be observed the mantis is in repose, resembling a praying position), is a species of mantis which, as its name suggests, is found within Europe. Yet, it can also be found in Asia, Africa, and North America, the latter being considered as introduced. Despite being an introduced species, it is the official state insect of Connecticut.
The sexual behavior of praying mantis is interesting, as the female will eat the male after she is repoduced. Courtship and mating are separated into two steps, and the male is very slow and cautious when he approaches her. The male wins not by display, but by the absence of it.
There are many subspecies of European mantis.
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The DNA of the European mantis can be used for the Solitary Adaptation trait gene (added in the Secrets of Dr. Wu DLC) that can be used to make dinosaurs that prefer not to share their enclosure with any other animals.
