A praying mantis was a type of large insect native to Earth. Similar species developed on other planets, some of whom were sentient.
History and specifics[]
A form of the martial art kung fu was named for the insect. (Last Unicorn RPG module: TNG Core Game Book)
It tended to eat its prey systematically, by dismantling it. (TNG novel: Requiem)
In 1953, author Herbert Rossoff chose a sketch by Roy Ritterhouse of a giant praying mantis he named "Honeymoon on Andoris" as inspiration for writing a short story for his next issue of Incredible Tales of Scientific Wonder magazine. (DS9 episode: "Far Beyond the Stars", ST reference: The Art of John Eaves)
Young Jean-Luc Picard enjoyed watching praying mantises and ladybugs on the Chateau Picard estate. (TNG novel: Imbalance)
Among Keynes College student Tunk's possessions in 2370 was a glowing yellow chair with praying-mantis-shaped legs. (TNG novel: Balance of Power)
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A giant fictional praying mantis.
In 2341, Data thought Dyrondite heads resembled white, leather-skinned praying mantises. (TNG - SA novel: Deceptions)
In 2356, Dennis Haynes thought Estresor Fil looked like a praying mantis. (TLE novel: Deny Thy Father)
In 2367, Picard considered the Jarada to have mantis-like black heads. (TNG novel: Imbalance)
In 2373, Tom Paris spotted a praying-mantis-like musician at Jakrig's, a bar. (VOY novel: Marooned)
In 2376, Elias Vaughn and Prynn Tenmei met sense artist Fazzle, whom Vaughn considered to look part mantis, part squid. (DS9 - Mission Gamma novel: This Gray Spirit)
Also that year, Julian Bashir treated three injured Kukalakans, whose faces he thought were a combination of a sea lion and a praying mantis. (DS9 - Mission Gamma novel: Cathedral)
Types[]
Animal species[]
- Pit mantis (TNG novel: War Drums)
- Regulan mantis (TNG novel: Contamination)
Sapient insectoid races[]
- Huraenti (TNG novel: Dark Mirror)
- Mantis (TOS comic: "Beware the Beast")
Appendices[]
External link[]
- Praying mantis article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.