Manny the Praying Mantis

Brilliant capture Paul I once had one as my screen saver lol.

thanks Penny. I've always been a nerd when it comes to bugs - the creepier the better. lol!

Excellent.

Does he live with you Paul ? I had one on my hand once in Spain I didn't have a clue as to what it was ,I didn't dare to move in case it bit me ... Lol

Any kind of bug fascinates me I like to watch them dies that make me a nerd too😄

LOL no he doesn't live with me. He prefers the milkweed to my company. They won't bite you.

He looks a real character Paul. I've always loved to see the different sorts of insects too.

He's considered 'top dog' in the insect world and he means business quickly getting rid of what we consider garden pests - aphids, grasshoppers caterpillars, etc. They have excellent vision and they are the only insect that can turn its head 180 degree. They are very people friendly and you can just pick him up and move him to a new plant when he's finished.