A couple of days ago, my husband mentioned that he hasn't seen any praying mantis this year. Well, this morning when I was looking at my butterfly bush I saw one. I called my son and showed it to him.
I tried to let him crawl in my hand but he flew.Then I went to our vegetable garden, I saw a much bigger one when I was picking the beans.
I took a picture of him and he looked at me like saying "What are you doing?" Lol! This one stayed there for a long time and Ms. Burrito got to see him when she came home fro school.
I went back to the butterfly bush hoping that the little praying mantis came back but I found this grasshopper instead.
I am so happy that there are good insects in our backyard.
love these- not sure why
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
you are quite the photographer capturing such cool shots!
ReplyDeleteThose critters are so fascinating. They really do look like they are praying.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds and captures!
ReplyDeletelol. nice shots Rose. :) it's like you are a detective coz you keep on looking for insect clues.
ReplyDeleteWow - beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteFascinating creatures, nice to have them in your backyard. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you could contribute to the "Animal Channel".
ReplyDeleteThanks Wanda, maybe I should consider that hahaha. Just kidding.
ReplyDeleteCool pics and though insects aren't my favorite subject, it's perfect for "I".
ReplyDeleteLove those close up photos. He looks as if he could climb up in my hand.
ReplyDeleteLinda ABC Wednesday Team
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I love your insect photos! I've not been out to look for insects because the mosquitoes keep biting me instead.
ReplyDeleteThey are strange looking insects. I very seldom see them, myself.
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me. The pictures you took are great! We had some praying mantis' that were born in our snowball bush. There were dozens of them. I wish we took pictures of all of them!
ReplyDeleteI'll take the mantis, but you can keep the grasshopper! They eat on one of my trees every year. Great captures...without the jar! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, praying mantis and grasshoppers are good insects. Your yard is a magnet for all kins of God's little creatures. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.
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