praying mantid

Three species of praying mantids can be found in Illinois

November 13, 2022 | By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Praying mantids are a common site in the fall, and we often encounter their egg cases (ootheca) this time of year too. Did you know three species of praying mantids can be found in Illinois? While praying mantids are a welcome sight to some, others are concerned about the presence of the…