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.
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]