This Praying Mantis spent several days on this Agave Attenuata, waiting patiently for food. There were bees all over the flowers and I think the mantis got some of them, as well as other insects.
I presumed the mantis was a female as it seemed to be getting bigger. A couple of days after taking these photos, the mantis disappeared but I saw an egg sac on a nearby tree, so maybe there will be more on the way!
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What a fascinating close-up. It almost looks like she has skin and an especially wrinkled neck!
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They look even more bizarre close up than they do at a distance, but very weird and wonderful.
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What an amazing photo Graham!
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Thanks, Aletta.
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Great shot. I love mantises and could watch them for ages, but do appreciate them more in close-ups, later.
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One thing I like about them is they’re quite tolerant of me getting close with my camera. But them, stillness is their game.
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I love these guys, Graham! Soon we will have a bunch around here when the snow melts. They are just so cool to look at!
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They’re fascinating to watch. Not so much fun if you’re an insect though!
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We had a big female close to laying eggs. I needed to move her and she chomped on my finger! It didn’t hurt but I had to pry her off gently, I was afraid she would pop!
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Don’t try that with an alligator!
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Fabulous Macro Graham š
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Thanks Brian
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