Two Asian praying mantis species declared invasive threats in Europe

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Two species of Asian praying mantises, Hierodula tenuidentata and Hierodula patellifera, are rapidly spreading across Europe, posing a threat to native wildlife.
Scientists warn they hunt pollinators, small animals, and native mantises, with climate change and urban heat islands aiding their expansion.

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Two species of Asian praying mantises, Hierodula tenuidentata and Hierodula patellifera, are rapidly spreading across Europe, posing a threat to native wildlife. Scientists warn they hunt pollinators, small animals, and native mantises, with climate change and urban heat islands aiding their expansion.

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