Is it illegal to kill a praying mantis?


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One of the most persistent and widely held urban legends is that it is illegal to kill a praying mantis. The legend includes a fine of $50 levied on anyone who breaks this law. This is a total fabrication.

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No, it is not illegal to kill a praying mantis but it's not nice to do it.

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The answer is no in the US, however, other species of preying mantis are endanger so it is considered illegal.

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