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Ready for Battle

Category: Insects etc.

Just over a quarter-inch long, a young praying mantis looks ready for battles to come. At this stage, it’s almost as vulnerable and defenseless as its future prey.
Ready for Battle

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Ready for Battle

  • Al | September 15th, 2007 at 1:55 pm

    Very zen-like stance. Haven't seen a mantis in a few years. Last one I remember decided to hitch a ride from Detroit to the suburbs in my car.

  • Rick | September 15th, 2007 at 2:10 pm

    We transport and displace many more creatures than we will ever be aware of. Hope your mantis enjoyed its new home. Maybe it was doing the mantis version of Kerouac’s “On The Road”.

  • William K. | September 17th, 2007 at 4:27 pm

    He (or she) looks like it is ready to conduct an orchestra of mosquitos humming a tune.

  • Rick | September 17th, 2007 at 4:47 pm

    It does look like a conductor. I’d like to hear that recording.

  • William K. | September 20th, 2007 at 11:59 am

    Actually, it is practicing a karate stance, the “Come Any Closer And I’ll Eat You” position.

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