My name is Pam and I am a 38 year old college student majoring in Biology. We have had a recent influx of Praying mantids here in Iowa and since I had not seen one since I left Washington State in my youth, I captured one. We are now great pals! His name is Twiggy. I believe he is a Chinese Mantid... at least that is all I have been able to find out from local sources. I have tons of questions to ask as soon as someone comes online...... 
