Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 428
of one species isMantis religiosa, whichmeans a religious pro-phet. The mantis iscertainly pious in atti-tude, but in reality theonly prayer that wouldever enter his mind isthat some insect maycome so near that hemay grab it with hisclaws and have a meal. The other commonnames are… … THE PRAYING-MANTIS. 944 NATURE AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG FOLKS. [Aug. tropical countries, but a few species are foundin our Southern States. The insect crouchesamong the leaves of trees and shrubs. saw a skunk in the woods. Malden, Mass.Dear St. Nicholas: I have discovered an animalin the woods of…
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