Little Mantis

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It is normally autumn before I see these, and they are full grown by then.
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Dead heading a rose, I noticed this one on the spent bloom cluster.  That rounded shape is a rose hip, to give you an idea of her size.
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When I was done taking her photo, I placed her carefully back on the rose, unharmed, but likely puzzled, if a Mantis can be puzzled.

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  1. outlawgardenerJune 25, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    So cute! She seemed to be watching you the whole time.

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    1. Hoover BooJune 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

      And she is! Those dots are her eyes looking upwards. Amazing little beasties they are.

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  2. Spiky ObsessionJune 25, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    That is very cute. I love the way they swivel their heads and eyes to follow you.

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    1. Hoover BooJune 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      Their eyes can look up, backwards...so cool!

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  3. Janneke June 25, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Lovely to be able to make a picture of that little mantis, we rarely see these funny creatures in our country.

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  4. HannahJune 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    So adorable for a killing machine. I wish I had some in my yard. Maybe someday I should buy an eggcase.

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    1. Hoover BooJune 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

      I don't know how they ended up here, but I'm glad they did!

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  5. AlanJune 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I love finding baby mantises in the garden! Some of them stay in essentially the same spot for most of the summer, so you can always go and check on them.

    My mantises haven't hatched yet -- they're a little late. I expect it any day now.

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    1. Hoover BooJune 25, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      I seem to get one Mantis for every two roses. They have their own "territory", like cats. ;)

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  6. Nancy GoldmanJune 25, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    These are my favorite bugs. Well, actually, they are the only bugs I like.

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    1. Hoover BooJune 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      They are something! Butterflies are nice too, but I guess they are not technically bugs. Lady bugs?

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  7. MulchMaidJune 26, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I never see them here, but would love to encounter one of these fascinating little creatures in the garden.

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  8. sharonJune 27, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    she sure matches perfectly!

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