Praying Mantids - Factsheet for praying mantis, from the Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky.
Praying Mantis - Ohio State University Extension Factsheet featuring characteristic features, life cycle, habits, and rearing of mantids as well as pest control using mantids.
Wikipedia: Praying Mantis - Article and classification list of the large insect order Mantodea, named for their prayer-like stance.
