Praying mantids are always neat to see. Next time you encounter one, try to identify whether it is our native Carolina mantis, or the more common (and invasive) Chinese mantis. Some conservationists will advise that all Chinese mantids should be humanely euthanized. I hesitate to recommend this unless you are absolutely certain you can identify them properly. Chinese mantis video credit: Frances Owen Carolina mantid video and photo credit: Marci Trana 1st and 2nd photo of Chinese mantis photo cr