The long tongue can be darted forward to capture insects.
This common species frequently rests on roads during the night, sometimes capturing insects under street lights.
A large number of Mantis can be seen during this period all over the village usually lying in wait to capture smaller insects for food.
Individuals may forage late in the evening to capture insects attracted to lights.
Still a fast runner, aided by the wings, to capture insects and to escape predators.
The long tongue can dart forward to capture insects.
When capturing insects, they may hold them down with their feet.
Fly paper or sticky boards are devices used in order to capture insects as they land upon the surface of the trap.
The bats also have the ability to capture insects that fall onto the water surfaces.
Those wishing to take captured insects from home for identification and discussion may do so.