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30th September 2011
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When I was watering this afternoon, I noticed this praying mantis. Perhaps she's the mate of the guy who was on the screen door a few days ago (see my September 26 posting). I'm hoping they make thousands of babies to keep the bad bugs under control. Now to find something for deer removal....

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Amy Spada ace
Love the wet marks on her.... It's easy to imagine you watering.
posted October 1st, 2011  
Denise
Good eye to capture this guy. He's so well camouflaged.
posted October 1st, 2011  
Rachel Bell
This is the fattest praying mantis I've ever seen! Great capture!!!
posted October 1st, 2011  
☯ Sarah ☁ ace
Great capture, I love the water drops on her :)
posted October 1st, 2011  
stephanie dp ace
incredibly focus on this! the drops are a bonus
posted October 1st, 2011  
Jennifer C
brilliant macro image, love it!!
posted October 1st, 2011  
DAnna Lawson
Now that's a big bug! Nice capture.
posted October 2nd, 2011  
Ellen E ace
wow - it's hard to tell where the mantis ends and the plant begins
posted October 2nd, 2011  
aikiuser (jenn) ace
Wow, so nice and sharp, even the dew (?) drops--wonderful!!
posted October 2nd, 2011  
Mimi Ditchie
Excellent details on this critter.
posted October 2nd, 2011  
Dee L.
Praying Mantis my fav bug. I could watch them all day. This is a really nice and clear shot.
posted October 5th, 2011  
Mindy Hunt
Wonderful close up.
posted October 8th, 2011  
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