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Praying Mantis in my garden (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 2 weeks ago by morgunkorn@discuss.tchncs.de to c/animals

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i found this little guy hanging around and brought it to a safe place as i was digging around

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[–] morgunkorn@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 weeks ago

They come in all sizes and colors yes! It might be that the variety living in my area (Southwestern Germany) - mantis religiosa - is slightly bigger than average.

I love them so much, it's always a wonderful moment when I spot one, and it was the first time I could hold one.