Do mantids shake to mimic leaves?

[MantidLord]

http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=26009&st=0&p=203855&hl=perception&fromsearch=1entry203855

However, in the absence of prey and given the fact that they do shake when blown upon, I wouldn't put it past being both a form of mimicry and a hunting tactic.

 

[young1]

The only time I see my tenodera move like that is before they strike

being a martial artist myself I am inclined to think it is their way of feinting before an attack, which from my experience, almost always increases the chances of landing a hit

but then again every mantis is different, so naturally they will have different techniques for survival

its interesting though, how different species of mantis' have the same techniques when it comes to survival. kinda makes this world a bit smaller yet fuller somehow.