Hatchling Carolina Mantis wondering what I'm doing in its face. Here's hoping these little guys can bring the fight to the enemy bugs in our garden!
this post was submitted on 14 Jul 2023
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Somehow, your post has made me really see them as a predator for the first time in my life, and picturing myself on the wrong end of a buffalo-sized mantis has left me terrified.
They're always such cute little buggers, and I love finding them. Easily among my top 3 favorite insects.
One of my favorites too!