For the Mantis Lovers out there......

I know there's at least one....dont recall who, but as I was mowing my over grown yard as I'm lazy that way (I live in the country and only need to knock the weeds down as I see fit) and I keep telling my wife there is a reason, as it is my own private sanctuary for bugs, I saw this guy take flight and I watched to where it landed as I shut the mower down and sprang inside for my camera...

I am not versed in the species of, but was merely happy to capture him/her and share.

I hope you ALL enjoy my fruits of labor. (Pun)

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