Predator...or Prey?

Another of my mantis babies, a female I believe, scaling some hydrangea petals.

Since having so many in my yard, I thought it appropriate to do research. The only way to tell the difference between boys and girls is to look at the mantises abdomen, which is the last segment of their body. Females will be wider, for obvious reasons...while males abdomens are narrower.

 

After a few minutes of watching this little girl here, I noticed another mantis, a male (thinner abdomen), on a higher bunch of hydrangeas. He was completely motionless, flattened out, forearms ready, in total pounce position...and I swear, watching this one. I know I should let nature take its course, but I couldn't help myself, and moved her to another area. There are plenty of flies to munch on, so I'm sure he found another meal ;-)

 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday, and has a great week ahead :-)

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