Short story about praying mantis

In China this animal is used as an inspiration in one of the "Kung-fu" styles. In Indonesia this praying mantis has 200 species and the best known is the species "Hierodula vitrea". There are 3 pairs of legs and the position of the front legs is larger than the other legs and has spines for gripping other animals. The shape of the head is like a triangle and on top there are 2 antennae.