Can a praying mantis be friendly to other insects?

Friendliness implies brain structures not present in insects, so I’d say the answer is no. It may not attack just any other insect it sees, but that doesn’t mean it feels friendly toward the ones it doesn’t attack. read more

A praying mantis is an amazing insect that can be kept as a pet. A praying mantis can catch other insects with its strong front legs. The front legs are lined with spikes and close in a certain way to have a firm grip on the prey. read more

Praying mantids can and will consume lots of other invertebrates in your garden, so they're often considered beneficial predators. It's important to note, however, that mantids don't discriminate between good bugs and bad bugs when looking for meals. read more