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Praying Mantis

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By Diohio


Praying Mantis

I watched this praying mantis hunt on my sedum for quite a few days. If you watch the little black dot in their eyes, it will follow you. Alien !! But a good alien.



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Creepy!!

28 Mar, 2008

 

I love the way they move; especially when they swivel their head and stare right at you!

28 Mar, 2008

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Brill beasty!

28 Mar, 2008

 

Absolutely Fab! I wish we had them here~

28 Mar, 2008

 

wonder if they have a sense of self and of place...to stare at you as you hold their life in your huge hand and wait for you to put them back where they came from...lol Wondrous insect...a real beneficial.

3 Apr, 2008



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