Praying Mantis Standoff

This huge Praying Mantis at my Dad's house in Alabama, climbed down from the eave, to the back of a patio chair and then down to the deck. It was a stare-down to be sure.

[PhylM-S]

He was protecting his territory... or so it appears! Fave. Super shot and POV,

[Walks @ 7]

Phenomenal! I wouldn't mess with him either.

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

What's with these bugs giving you the eye like this!