It's amazing how such a tiny thing can strike fear into people as large as us. It just felt like a hard pinch. But the ferocity with which he would strike made

It's amazing how such a tiny thing can strike fear into people as large as us. It just felt like a hard pinch. But the ferocity with which he would strike made me recoil every time. And the hiss. Such a fascinating display of character for an insect. Does anyone know of other insects as expressive as mantes?