This is the 4th summer in a row that we have a pair in a small clump of ponderosa pines and gambel oaks. Such sweet little visitors each year.
Side stripe appears to be on 2nd and 3rd scales.
Ha! Never had seen one prior but this guy happens to be my second one of the year, opposite sides of the Kaibab NF
By far the most exciting observation I've made for this Kaibab NF project. First time I've ever seen this species. The family and I got to watch it hop from rock to rock as it hunted through the prairie. Glad I got some good photos as well.
This mantis only lives about six months. They eat live insects and if properly cared for, can live as pets for over a year. If provoked will bite humans or other animals.
This mantis only lives about six months. They eat live insects and if properly cared for, can live as pets for over a year. If provoked will bite humans or other animals.