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Praying Mantis

DiOhio

By Diohio


Praying Mantis
  • Photo posted on 27 Mar, 2008
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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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jackie46
Jackie46
 

Creepy!!

28 Mar, 2008

Grammazoo
Grammazoo
 

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

28 Mar, 2008

Sid
Sid
 

Brill beasty!

28 Mar, 2008

Yellowleaf
Yellowleaf
 

Absolutely Fab! I wish we had them here~

28 Mar, 2008

Lori
Lori
 

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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