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Hatchling Carolina Mantis wondering what I'm doing in its face. Here's hoping these little guys can bring the fight to the enemy bugs in our garden!

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[-] Nepenthe@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Somehow, your post has made me really see them as a predator for the first time in my life, and picturing myself on the wrong end of a buffalo-sized mantis has left me terrified.

They're always such cute little buggers, and I love finding them. Easily among my top 3 favorite insects.

[-] Telstarado@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

One of my favorites too!

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