Found this Praying Mantis(Stagmomantis californica) in my front yard this morning. She was thoroughly engrossed in consuming the Katydid she's holding.
Haha... You said cali-fornica... (sorry, it's the Beavis & Butthead in me). Praying Mantis freak me out! Spooky looking. Nice shot and thanks for all the ID's.
just my opinion: would be even better if this image 90degree rotated CW
What a fabulous capture, though.
love the title too :)