praying mantis

[derbz316]

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My absolute favorite insect. Does anyone else have any pics of these? I would love to see different species from around the world. This guy is from southern California.

 

[Misled]

 

[derbz316]

Nice picture. That guy looks evil. Where did you take the picture?

 

[Misled]

Back yard. Near Pittsburgh.

 

[JHemdal]

Here are two mantis images I took for my "Bugs as Pets" book:

Jay

Sheesh - I just noticed, you'd think I could have sprung for a manicure before taking that second shot!

 

[Asureef]

Here ya go. :thumbsup:

 

[derbz316]

wow amazing pics guys. keep them coming. also put the location where you took the pic.

lol about the manicure