Preying Mantis

Photo of a Preying Mantis
Photo taken on October 21, 2008 in Springfield, IL.

I don't know why his eyes are different colors.

If you know, please post a note in the comments section here. Thanks!

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Related article:

Dave Bakke: Pray the mantes don’t come out of your Christmas tree

sj-r.com/archive/x1720691749/Dave-Bakke-Pray-the-mantes-don-t-come-out-of-your-Christmas-tree

Check out the Wikipedia page for this critter at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis

If you want to see way too much about the preying mantis, visit this page:

Praying Mantis Vs. Mouse And Then It's Own Mate!

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