We were on the hunt for a Geocache at a nearby park when we saw this praying mantis on an asphalt walking path. It didn’t move when I got down with the iPhone for a close up.
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Roadtirement 
Awww cute
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Lots think they are. Thanks for sharing.
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These are so otherworldly cool.
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Otherworld is a good description.! Thanks for sharing.
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Down at the bottom of the hill behind the house there was a really tall plant that grew that had flowers that the butterfly loved. Praying mantis would hide on the plant and wait. It wasn’t unusual to see quite a few wings on the ground.
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They are very successful predators and you have seen that result! Thanks for sharing that story!
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You are very welcome, being it was inspired by your photo. Thank you for that..
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They usually don’t move for you. They are tough and they know it. I see it’s turned brown to match the trail.
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Yes, Sher spotted him, I’d have missed him.
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Dead?
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No it was alive, just not moving.
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They are so creepy-looking! If you zoom the page in, it seems to be looking up right at you. 😱
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They really are a scary looking predator, glad they are so small and only eat bugs.
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I’m sure he was! They are a remarkably efficient predator.
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Very cool
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Thank you! 😉
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Thank you very much. 🙂
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You’re welcome
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They will pose for you, like they know you are taking their picture. I’ve had several pose for me and turn to look at the camera.
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There are hams, it seems, in every species! 😉 Thanks for sharing.
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They will usually turn to stare when I get close. The way their head turns is a little creepy.
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Creepy does usually define these predator insects! Thanks!
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These little critters are really photogenic! I’ve got some pretty cool photos of one that was on my daughter’s hand one time. He sat and posed and sure looked interested in what we were doing. So cute. 🙂
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Sounds like a great photo shoot! 📷
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Powerful insects. I watched one catch a dragon fly and eat it.
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They are remarkable predators. Thanks!
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