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Praying Mantid benefit
(John Obermeyer, Purdue University)
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Common Name: Praying Mantid - benefit
See also: adult | larva

Scientific Name: Mantidae: several species

Status: beneficial generalist predator

Beneficial Stage: immature and adult

Value: Praying mantids are beneficial because they prey upon many other insects, some of which may be a threat to crops and vegetation.