Praying Mantis Photos I
The praying mantis is a fascinating creature. It is one of those insects that is both bizarre and creepy. Everytime I see one I am immediately drawn to it; every time I let one crawl on my arm, I am both amazed and (admittedly) somewhat creeped out.
I've kept mantids as pets. There was one I kept alive until mid-January. Although they're only insect, there seems to be an alien intelligence about them when they turn their heads and direct their multi-faceted bulbous eyes at you.
I remember one occasion when I was a young teenager helping my father on a job. We were helping move a camper out of a field that was infested with large mantids. The insects were flying around like swarming ants; it frightened me at the time, especially when one of the large creatures landed on my shirt or face. Now I'd like to photograph another such display.
I've kept mantids as pets. There was one I kept alive until mid-January. Although they're only insect, there seems to be an alien intelligence about them when they turn their heads and direct their multi-faceted bulbous eyes at you.
I remember one occasion when I was a young teenager helping my father on a job. We were helping move a camper out of a field that was infested with large mantids. The insects were flying around like swarming ants; it frightened me at the time, especially when one of the large creatures landed on my shirt or face. Now I'd like to photograph another such display.
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A large praying mantis climbing on a thistle.
A speckled mantis perched on Jenny's back.
A dead mantis still seems like a menacing monster in this dried plant.
This green mantis contrasts with my oak desk.
Another view of the green mantis on my desk.
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