STANSW Science Education News Journal 2019 2019 SEN Vol 68 Issue 1 | Page 40

ARTICLES Rapid Disappearance of Insects Worldwide is one More Challenge (continued) Praying mantis are carnivores of the insect world, devouring worms and other insects voraciously. Dragonflies first appeared many millions of years ago; they have excellent vision and flight, and can hover while hunting insects, spiders, etc. Butterflies are important as well as attractive, since they are useful pollinators of flowers. Ants are really important for dismembering dying or dead creatures and plant matter. 40 SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL NEWS VOL 68 NO 1