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 !
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.
ReplyDeleteI love how you focused on the mantis and blurred the background. It gives it a whole new dimension. Fabulous shot and creativity.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteFishHawk;Aw, you shouldn't be creeped out by these critters. They really help a lot keeping other nasty bugs under control.
ReplyDeleteSherry,
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 !