This photo was taken today in Yomitan Okinawa, Japan.
I always knew praying mantis were good for the garden because they eat bugs.
Like they catch and munch on flies, moths, grasshoppers, crickets and maybe, mosquitos.
But, what I didn't know was this:
Females might even eat the males during, or after reproduction. Ouch !
And if that whets your appetite for more go on over to:
THE TELEGRAPH ARTICLE PRAYING MANTIS EATS HUMMINGBIRD !
4 comments:
Even though I have not been around them much, praying mantises have always creeped me out. However, I have been around a lot of walking sticks, which are similar, and they have creeped me out just as much.
I love how you focused on the mantis and blurred the background. It gives it a whole new dimension. Fabulous shot and creativity.
This guy is staring you down Mike haha great shot. I read the telegraph article and was shocked to learn they also eat lizards, snakes and rodents unbelievable.
FishHawk;Aw, you shouldn't be creeped out by these critters. They really help a lot keeping other nasty bugs under control.
Sherry,
Thanks. I almost got real creative and jumped in the streaam alongside this guy but, decided RyukyuRusty might not appreciate me getting back in his car all wet!
Ryan,
Yeah, I found that Telegraph link after I had posted. Surprised me, too. So, I added the article as an edit. Awesome bug !
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