Praying mantises are cool or creepy. What to know as they seek mates this fall

One of Michigan's best camouflaged insects, the praying mantis, may be more noticeable this time of year while they are out looking for mates.

From August to October, the two mantis species in Michigan : the Chinese and European mantis species breed and lay eggs, according to Michigan State University's Extension, so residents are more likely to see adults fly around, or clinging to plants and building walls as they make themselves known.