Kip’s Comments - September 25, 2024

A Few Minutes With A Praying Mantis

About this time most years I find a praying mantis. When I do, my attention becomes fixed on this most interesting creature. Until today, all other praying mantis specimens I have found have only allowed for a few pictures to be made. Today's mantis was most cooperative allowing for many photos and video clips to be recorded.

In this post I will feature some of my favorite still images of the praying mantis. I strongly encourage you to watch the video to see action, including eating a cricket and cleaning itself. All video clips were recorded at close range.

Click here to view the video:

A Few Minutes With A Praying Mantis

Now for a few images!

Praying Mantis - Image 913819

Praying Mantis - Image 913819

Praying Mantis - Image 913881

Praying Mantis - Image 913881

Praying Mantis - Image 914034

Praying Mantis - Image 914034

Praying Mantis - Image 914044

Praying Mantis - Image 914044

Praying Mantis - Image 914061

Praying Mantis - Image 914061

Praying Mantis - Image 914076

Praying Mantis - Image 914076

Praying Mantis - Image 914122

Praying Mantis - Image 914122

Praying Mantis - Image 914520

Praying Mantis - Image 914520

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