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Today I’m taking part in the Macro Monday photo challenge. You can click on each photo for a larger view. If you like what you see, I encourage you to subscribe so you can enjoy the new photos I post a few times a week.
Take a look at who paid me a visit this past week! This juvenile praying mantis, about half the size of an adult praying mantis, was on my window screen. It moved when I got outside.
And then it kept moving after that, not liking me taking its picture one bit.
This is probably the best photo I got out of it. Not the most cooperative subject for sure.
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I really like watching praying mantises (manti?). I found them often around my yard in Colorado, but haven’t seen them where I live now. Good job on the photos!
Thank you very much! They’re big insects but it doesn’t make them easier to photograph since they don’t like the camera too close to them.
He’s got some great camouflage. Would barely see him in grass or weeds!
That probably explains why I’ve only seen two of them since I’ve been in San Diego (15 years).
So cool!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Interesting critter!
It sure is!
Fantastic macros of this cute little guy!
Thank you very much!
Great insects like Aliens.
Yes, they are very weird looking.
I love these guys, they are so strange looking!
They sure are. Thanks for stopping by!
Great detail! I love looking at insects up close. They make me think of aliens and that’s always fun.
When you look at a praying mantis, you can easily understand why bugs have been such an inspiration to envision what scary aliens would look like.