this post was submitted on 17 Jun 2023
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Was just hanging out around dusk this evening. The yarrow has been shooting up flower stalks for a few weeks now and is just about to open up. Exciting!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The angle kinda makes it look like a 2d sidescroller, cool shot!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I would totally play this game!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Great picture! About how big is this one? I cant tell if that flower is big or small as a reference.

Got me searching my trees for cool little disguised bugs!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It was teeny, maybe 3/4 an inch?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Dang thats itty bitty!

Tiny murder machines are so cool lol

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I love these little guys! Mantises are so alien and so earthy at the same time.