praying mantis,Archimantis latistyla

fly having a ride on the praying mantis,Archimantis latistyla








A recently laid mantis ootheca

Two more photos from the past 2 years

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis
Can you imagine one of these as tall as a human.  not sure if this type eat the male after Mating.
well not going to comment any more on this subject, I am sure you will all have your own thoughts on it,
 
Praying Mantis ,Sphodromantis viridis    treat yourself  click on this photo'