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The New Hotness

  • Monthly Image: Praying Mantis vs. Monarch Butterfly

    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):

    Monarch on Goldenrod - left
    Monarch on Goldenrod – left

    This year, the bush also attracted a Praying Mantis:

    Praying Mantis in Butterfly Bush - 2019-09-05
    Praying Mantis in Butterfly Bush – 2019-09-05

    Then lunchtime happened:

    Praying Mantis vs Monarch - 2019-09-11
    Praying Mantis vs Monarch – 2019-09-11

    A closer look:

    Praying Mantis vs Monarch - detail - 2019-09-11
    Praying Mantis vs Monarch – detail – 2019-09-11

    Now, if that isn’t enough nightmare fuel for you, find some in your own neighborhood.