An alien-like praying mantis

When it comes to bugs, there are many contenders for otherworldly status. One such is the praying mantis. This one was slowly working its way along a hedge looking for prey, but it kept a wary eye out for the weird looking, big-headed alien creature pointing that glass-fronted box in its direction.

Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge, ‘Out of This World.’

Tags: Bugs, Photo Challenge, Plants, Praying Mantis, Upolu

7 thoughts on “An alien-like praying mantis”

rightpouitree on March 6, 2018 at 8:44 am said:

Stunning shots!

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- Graham on March 6, 2018 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks. By and large, praying mantis are quite cooperative when it comes to photos. Takes a lot to make them fly off.
  
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Irene on March 4, 2018 at 12:35 pm said:

Fantastic capture!

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- Graham on March 5, 2018 at 8:34 am said:
  
  Thanks. They’re such strange but interesting creatures.
  
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Lucid Gypsy on March 3, 2018 at 7:19 am said:

Oh they are, what a brilliant idea!

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- Graham on March 3, 2018 at 11:42 am said:
  
  Thanks. And when they’re hunting, they have a weird, alien gait. I love watching them.
  
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