Scientists warn invasive Asian mantises are threatening Europe's wildlife

ScienceDaily reports that two Asian praying mantis species, which have rapidly spread across Europe, are now officially classified as invasive. Boosted by climate change and expanding cities, these fast-breeding predators are advancing northward, hunting native insects, pollinators, and small vertebrates—while also reducing Europe's own mantis populations through deadly mating interactions.

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