Giant Mantis (Fallout: New Vegas)

Giant mantises are creatures found in the Mojave Wasteland.

About
Giant mantises are mutated mantises created by the horticultural experiments at Vault 22. They escaped into the Mojave Wasteland when the vault door was breached after the Vault was overrun by plant life. Compared to other mutant creatures in the series, they are much closer to the regular animal, all being significantly smaller than humans and fairly weak. They almost always attack in swarms. There are three variations of Mantises found in Fallout:New Vegas; Giant Mantis Nymphs, Giant Mantises and Giant Mantis Females. Nymphs are much smaller than their adult versions, but both are still significantly smaller than humans.

Mantis Eggs and Mantis Forelegs may be taken from their bodies. It is important to note that the forelegs have no weight value, so it's a good idea to take them when you have an opportunity to. Forelegs don't sell for much, but they may be used to make the useful consumable Grilled Mantis.

Appearances
Giant mantises appear in Fallout: New Vegas.