Giant Praying Mantis

Size/Type: Large Vermin
Hit Dice: 4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative: -1
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares), fly 40 ft. (poor)
Armor Class: 14 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +6 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+11
Attack: Claws +6 melee (1d8+4)
Full Attack: Claws +6 melee (1d8+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2)
Space/Reach: 10 ft (4 squares)./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Improved grab
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves: Fort +6, Ref +0, Will +3
Abilities: Str 19, Dex 8, Con 15, Int Ø, Wis 14, Cha 11
Skills: Hide -1*, Spot +6
Feats:
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 3
Advancement: 5-8 HD (Large); 9-12 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment:

This patient carnivore remains completely still as it waits for prey to come near.

Improved Grab (Ex)

To use this ability, a giant praying mantis must hit with its claws attack. If it wins the ensuing grapple check, it establishes a hold and makes a bite attack as a primary attack (at its full +6 attack bonus).

Skills

A giant praying mantis has a +4 racial bonus on Hide and Spot checks. *Because of its camouflage, the Hide bonus increases to +12 when a mantis is surrounded by foliage.