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Praying Mantis!!

A European Mantis blending into our Black-eyed Susan flowers. The Mantis has sharp spikes on the upper insides of their front legs to help them grab and hold onto their prey. Thank goodness they are only about three inches long. Photo taken in our backyard in Camas, Washington.

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Uploaded on September 8, 2024
Taken on September 3, 2024