Crossword clue: predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer

The most common answer is mantid (6 letters).

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mantid 6 letters wn-def

predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer

mantis 6 letters wn-def

predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer