Praying Mantis

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  1. songlim18

    songlim18 Seedling

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    I was surfing the internet and a Praying Mantis landed on my arm. I did not know what it was initially and my immediate reaction was to fling it away. I have never encountered a Praying Mantis in my life. I live on Level 4 and wonder how it got to my balcony? I snap a few photos and will load it. My hubby guided it out of the balcony. I heard it is a good thing to have in the garden?
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Yes it is Songlim as it lives on a diet of other creepy crawlies. I think my first reaction though would have been the same as yours!! :stew2:
     
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    songlim18 Seedling

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    Now I wish it would return ...

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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    They're cool insects, and I guess they're good fliers since they managed to come all the way up to you. :D
     



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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    It looks so very cool SongLim, thanks for posting it.
     
  7. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great shots Songlim! I welcome those guys to my garden.
     

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