The  praying mantis  is  named  for its prominent front legs, which are bent and held together at an angle that suggests the position of prayer. By any name, these fascinating insects are formidable predators. They have triangular heads poised on a long "neck," or elongated thorax. Seeing a praying mantis  can be considered to be good luck or bad, depending on your culture. Because of the “ praying ” hands, some Christians say that the  praying mantis  represents spiritualism or piety, and if found in your home, it may  mean  that angels are watching over  you .