I found a praying mantis in my garden. In Greek, "mantis" means soothsayer or prophet. I watched it move its head back and forth quizzically and put its front legs in the prayer stance. They are just the neatest carnivorous insect. A mantis eats flies and aphids so it is definitely welcome. I know the kids at school loved to bring them in (I was a science teacher). I'll start watching for the egg sack. I usually find it on my siding. Yes, baby praying mantis!