This insect (whose nick name comes from its praying like stance) is a quite an aggressive predator living in tropical and sub-tropical areas (Some smaller kind can be found in more temperate areas). They belong to those rare insects that can actually turn their head. They feed from prey sometimes as long as themselves (up to 17cm) thanks to their mandibles. Males are most of the time smaller than female and it happens that they might be eaten by their female partner after reproduction (See photo).