Mantis

Giant mantises are mutated insects found in the Core Region and in the Mojave Wasteland.

Background
Giant mantises found in the Mojave Wasteland, are mutated mantes created by the horticultural experiments at Vault 22. They have recently escaped from the vault and have spread into the wastes. It is unknown whether the giant mantises found in the Core Region originated there as well, or from another source.

Giant mantis


A giant version of the pre-war praying mantis.

Giant mantis female


Female giant mantises. More powerful than normal giant mantises, and larger too. They can be a source of mantis eggs.

Giant mantis nymph


Young giant mantises who appear much smaller and weaker than adults. With a high enough strength, they can be killed simply by stepping on them.

Appearances
Giant mantises, the giant version of the pre-war praying mantis, appear in three games. Mantises in Fallout: New Vegas has several sub-types, few of which are unique to Zion Canyon.