Another Mantis Adventure

Earlier this afternoon, Kevin and I went to the gym, and then we did some light grocery shopping. When we were pulling into our driveway, Kevin noticed a delightful praying mantis camping out next to the door. Realizing that nothing happens unless there are pictures, I quickly grabbed my sweet hot 7 megapixel camera and began shooting.

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A very close-up picture of the praying mantis. Just look at those barbs on her legs! She looks dangerous.

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I realized that the mantis wouldn't last long camping on the side of the house. So I attempted to relocate her to a safer area. Then I dropped her. This picture above is the poor mantis after I carelessly dropped her on the ground. She even looks confused. It almost seems like it is saying to herself, "Where am I?" Poor thing.

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That is the mantis on my arm as I relocate it to the back yard. Isn't she adorable? I think so.

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Checking out the new house. I apologise for the camera flash wash-out.

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Time to look pretty.

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Still checking out the new house.

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It was so strange. I would get close to her, and she would extend her front legs. Confused, I edged closer, and she hopped onto my hand. Perhaps she just wanted another ride? Who knows.

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Another shot.

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She certainly loves to clean herself. It was fascinating watching those little mouth parts working to clean her other parts of her body. I wish my camera could remain focused once I get in really, really close.

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Our new neighbor...living in our bean stocks. Hopefully she has a hay day feasting on those bastard Japanese beetles that love to eat our vegetables.

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