Take this bad boy, for instance. If I saw it raised up to full height, I would probably run the other way. This rascal is just downright evil looking.
Devil’s Flower Mantis
Idolomantis Diabolica
Mantids are predators, and their hunting style usually involves sitting motionless until their prey comes within reach, and then whipping their forearms out at lightning speed to snag flies, beetles, even, in some cases, birds. The Devil’s Flower Mantis uses color patterns that mimic a flower to actually lure its prey within reach.
Say what you will, but in my eyes this guy is way beyond scary!
Coffee in the kitchen again this morning!
I think it is beautiful. Not that I want to meet up with one in nature. But the picture sure is beautiful. Nature has a lot of scary critters, including some humans. haha
ReplyDeleteI'd stay away.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful but I really could pass on seeing one. They and the others of their kind kill humming birds, so you know I don't like them. Of course I hate the huge spider that scared the crap out of me last night, but I found him this morning looking down at me from the ceiling but I got him.
ReplyDeleteNot as coo as yesterday morning so yes coffee in the kitchen.
Hey Linda...
ReplyDeleteYeah, not everything can be as attractive as me! Just kidding, of course!.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Hey Momlady...
I sure hear ya on that!
Thanks for coming by this morning!
Hey Jo...
I really don't like spiders at all. As far as the mantas leave me alone, I'll do the same with them.
Thanks , dear, for dropping by this morning!
Yeah, I'll pass on checingthis guy out up close and personal:))
ReplyDeleteHey Mamahen...
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly.
Thanks for stopping by this morning!
"... mantis, seen here in a perfect recreation of the Swan Kick from Karate Kid"
ReplyDeleteHey Ashley...
ReplyDeleteNow that you mention it, he does resemble the kick.
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