The film's concept is thought to be based on a 1932 story called Green Thoughts, by John Collier, about a man-eating plant. However, Dennis McDougal in Jack Nicholson 's biography suggests that Charles B. Griffith may have been influenced by Arthur C. Clarke 's sci-fi short story,  The Reluctant Orchid.The film stars Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles and Dick Miller, all of whom had worked for Corman on previous films.owever, Dennis McDougal in Jack Nicholson 's biography suggests that Charles B. Griffith may have been influenced by Arthur C. Clarke 's sci-fi short story,  The Reluctant Orchid. The film stars Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles and Dick Miller, all of whom had worked for Corman on previous films.
The European or Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) The European praying mantis (family: Mantidae, order: Orthoptera) officially became the State Insect on October 1, 1977.
The praying mantis is a predatory insect that feeds on moths, flies, crickets, grasshoppers and even members of his own species. Even though the praying mantis is an expert at camouflaging into the flora and fauna of the environment he lives in, praying mantis is easily identified if you know what you're looking for.he Legs. The two front legs of the praying mantis are held close together in an upright position, giving it the appearance that it is praying -- hence the name. Those same legs are also used to physically grab the prey that they eat; the mantis has very quick reflexes in his front legs.