Did you know there are about 118 species of praying mantids in Australia? Mostly found in tropical areas, praying mantids are carnivores with powerful chewing mouthparts that are welcomed in many gardens as they enjoy eating the insects humans consider pests. This incredible footage captured by Manfred Auer (@macro.bug.hunter) shows a European mantis (Mantis religiosa) devouring a pesky mosquito. 📷 @macro.bug.hunter #ausgeo #prayingmantis #australianwildlife #mantis #wildlifephotography #macrop