Entomological Etymology 5: the mantis
Channel: taylor Dr Ant Brains
Date: 2024-03-13

I explain the origin of words related to bugs, blending bug science and word histories.

In this episode, I talk about the praying mantis, focusing on mimicry, and highlight three mantis species. 

Transcript: https://www.drantbrains.com/blog-1/entomological-etymology-5-the-mantis

Sources:
Douglas Harper. Online Etymological Dictionary
Jess Safaris. “The etymology of ‘mantis’”. Useless Etymology. 
Joe Ballinger. “Mantids and cannibalism: a surprisingly complicated affair.” Ask an Entomologist. 
“Devil flower mantis”. Keeping Insects. 
James Gilbert. “Research Finds the orchid mantis doesn’t mimic an orchid at all.” The Conversation. 
Huang et al., (2023) Nat. Commun.
Collins Dictionary.