Saturday, September 3, 2016

Critter: Praying Mantis, September 3, 2016

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 28, 2016
The Praying Mantis gets its name from the way its front legs resemble hands folded in prayer. It is the only insect that can turn its head 180 degrees (a half-circle). Praying Mantis' are usually welcome in the garden as they eat many insects pests, though they may eat beneficial insects as well.

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15 comments:

  1. BreathtakingSeptember 3, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    Hello!:) That is one enormous Praying Mantis, and a great capture.
    I have a bit of a phobia about them, as when I was a child, one large Mantis fell on my head, as we were eating lunch, and it wouldn't move. I know they are harmless, but ever since that day, I am wary of them.

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  2. GayleSeptember 3, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Looks like a buggie day at Saturday Critters. Great capture.

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  3. eileeninmdSeptember 3, 2016 at 6:03 AM

    Hello, cool sighting and photo of the Praying Mantis! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  4. TomSeptember 3, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    I haven't seen one this summer!

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  5. DeniseinVASeptember 3, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    An amazing creature. Great photo Lea.

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  6. Small City ScenesSeptember 3, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Oh how neat. I don't think I have ever seen one out this way.
    MB

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  7. carol l mckennaSeptember 3, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Magical shot of that beautiful praying mantis ~ Great photo!

    Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^

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  8. Linda KaySeptember 3, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    These can be ferocious hunters!

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  9. sandylandSeptember 3, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    quite a close up You 2 are friends

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  10. Maria's SpaceSeptember 3, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    I have always loved the Praying Mantis

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  11. The Furry GnomeSeptember 3, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Great picture of the little beasrie!

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  12. LindaSeptember 3, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    I like praying mantises. Haven't seen any this summer though.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 4, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    Interesting critter. Looks like an alien. :-)

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  14. Stewart MSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:29 AM

    Thats a great picture - this one looks a big bigger than ours, which are also not this colour. We often find them on the fly wire doors in summer.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Just back in Melbourne!

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  15. NatureFootstepSeptember 5, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    interesting! First time I see one that is not green. Looks nice.

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