...sit for hours together stationary, with the front part of the thorax elevated, and with the fore legs held up together, like a pair of arms, prepared to seize any insect which may fall within, their reach. It is hence that they have obtained a sort of sacred character...

...the thorax being elevated, and the two fore-legs held up together like a pair of Mantis Religiosa. arms, prepared to seize any animal that may fall within their reach. They are extremely voracious insects, and if kept together without food, will fight, the victor devouring...

...where they are found, for that of prayer ; and the 142 MANTIS TRIHE. PHASMID^E, OR SPECTRE INSECTS. names commonly given to the Insects are such as to...third family of the Cursoria, that of PHASMID.E, or Spectra Insects, is also restricted to warm climates ; and consists of a small number of extremely...

...which it lies in wait for its prey ; the front of the thorax being elevated, and the two fore legs held up together, like a pair of arms, prepared to...seize any animal that may fall within their reach. They are extremely voracious insects ; and, if kept together without food, will fight, the victor devouring...

...very common in the south of France and Italy (Fig. 465), has received the name of Mantis reliffiosa, the Praying Mantis, or Soothsayer ; and is termed...eggs are included in a capsule, as in the Blattidae. 729. The third family of the Cursoria, that of PHASMID.E, or Spectre Insects, is also restricted to...

...the thorax elevated, and the Fig. 342. Fig- 343. American Mantis, M. carolina of authors. fore legs held up together like a pair of arms, prepared to seize any insect which may come within reach. Some of the superstitious inhabitants of Eastern countries believe...

...for hours together stationary in the attitude represented in the annexed figure with their fore legs held up together like a pair of arms, prepared to seize any insect that may come within their reach. Hence they have obtained a sort of sacred character amongst...

...front part of the thorax elevated, and the Fig. 342. American Mantis, M. carolina of authors. fore legs held up together like a pair of arms, prepared to seize any insect which may come within reach. Some of the superstitious inhabitants of Eastern countries believe...

...of the thorax elevated, and the Fig. 342. Fig. 343American Mantis, M. Carolina of authors. fore legs held up together like a pair of arms, prepared to seize any insect which may come within reach. Some of the superstitious inhabitants of Eastern countries believe...

...blood and desolation They'll tear it out o' th' heart o' th' nation." elevated, and the two fore legs held up together, like a pair of arms, prepared to...seize any animal that may fall within their reach. " Holy Will, holy Will, there was wit in your skull, When ye pilfer'd the alms o' the poor; The timmer...