Apr. 11, 2013 at 2:53pm with 21 notes
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praying mantis baby More hatch out every day. I watched this one hatch, fall to the ground, and climb onto this blade of grass next to a trail of ants. :)

praying mantis baby

More hatch out every day. I watched this one hatch, fall to the ground, and climb onto this blade of grass next to a trail of ants. :)

Apr. 5, 2013 at 1:20pm with 19 notes
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praying mantis —- They are hatching out today in my garden! The little one in the picture is on my thumb.

praying mantis —- They are hatching out today in my garden! The little one in the picture is on my thumb.

Mar. 22, 2013 at 2:37pm with 13 notes
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praying mantis egg case So fantastic to find this in my lime tree. I definitely depend on these and other beneficial insects. I don’t use any poisons in my garden.

praying mantis egg case

So fantastic to find this in my lime tree. I definitely depend on these and other beneficial insects. I don’t use any poisons in my garden.

Nov. 12, 2012 at 8:35pm with 37 notes
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Just spotted this Praying Mantis while gardening.  :)

Just spotted this Praying Mantis while gardening.  :)

May. 8, 2012 at 12:01pm with 20 notes
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Praying Mantis are still hatching. I happened to see this one emerge this morning.

Praying Mantis are still hatching. I happened to see this one emerge this morning.