The Praying Mantis is a common species found in the U.S. and Canada in North America, they are native to Europe. There are over 2,300 species worldwide and 20 in North America. They are voracious hunters that camouflage themselves to get their prey. They attack and eat other various large and small insects including beetles, mosquitoes, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and crickets. Read more here: PRAYING MANTIS