The Common European Praying Mantis: A New Beneficial Insect In America (1900) is a book written by Mark Vernon Slingerland. The book provides a comprehensive account of the introduction of the praying mantis to America and its potential benefits as a natural predator. The author discusses the insect's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat, along with its diet and feeding habits. The book also includes information on the praying mantis's...