The Butterfly Bush in front of the house attracts all kinds of insects, including Monarch Butterflies (shown here on the Goldenrod planted in the garden):
This year, the bush also attracted a Praying Mantis:
Then lunchtime happened:
A closer look:
Now, if that isn’t enough nightmare fuel for you, find some in your own neighborhood.
The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning 
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5 responses to “Monthly Image: Praying Mantis vs. Monarch Butterfly”
Creatures living in the wild are playing in a tough league. There are few second chances.
I love Monarchs and grow milkweed to help them along. However, the Mantis know what it must do, to survive.
“Ya gotta eat or ya die!” So says Donald H. Konen a/k/a The Sage of Brandy Lane.
You’re gonna love tomorrow’s post … [grin]
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