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Minimantis

There is beauty in imperfection, each blemish tells a tale. Perfect is viewer discretion, like barnacles on a whale. How I choose to speak, is louder than what you

Mantis smelling the flowers

I spent the first bit sketch. Then I coloured in the flowers Then the colouring of the praying mantis and the plant. And the gif! Also check out this contest! Go

Praying Mantis / Mantis Religiosa.

One day I was working as a bricklayer, and in the morning I came across this cute and curious insect. I was very happy because I was able to meet this type of insect

Lema Diversa

Latin NameObservation DateLocationLema Diversa24 June 2025Epe, Lagos, NigeriaLema Diversa24 June 2025Epe, Lagos, Nigeria Lema diversa is a member of the shining

African Giant Snail Lissachatina fulica

Latin NameObservation DateLocationLissachatina fulica24 June 2025Epe, Lagos, NigeriaLissachatina fulica24 June 2025Epe, Lagos, Nigeria The connection between me

Spine kneed Grasshopper (Oxya hyla)

Latin NameObservation DateLocationoxya hyla22 June 2025Epe, Lagos, Nigeriaoxya hyla22 June 2025Epe, Lagos, Nigeria Today, I bring to you the Oxya hyla, also known

Common Green Mantis (Sphodromantis gastrica).

Latin NameObservation DateLocationSphodromantis gastrica20 June 2025Epe, Lagos, NigeriaSphodromantis gastrica20 June 2025Epe, Lagos, Nigeria Today, I bring to you

Praying Mantis - Fearless deadly predator

Even the snakes are afraid of Praying Mantis. I was watching some of the videos on YouTube on Praying Mantis and how they hunt their prey. I was so surprised to

Itsy-Bitsy Surprises in the Yard

It's the start of the rainy season in our region and things are getting quite interesting outside the house. The plants are becoming more lush and colors are also

Keep Keepin' Yo Head up! ☯️

Life is a struggle sometimes. There are bumps in the road, bullies on every playground and things that just are simply out of your control. I was reminded of this

A Rare Guest in the Garden

( EN / DE ) The European praying mantis is nothing unusual here, as it is quite native to our latitudes, but it is quite rare and you hardly ever see them. So I

THIS IS ONE OF THE CRAZIEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN!! ~ Praying Mantis Hatching

I was opening the big double gate on the side of the house so I could dump some rock to spread around the pool. Then I noticed all these things on the end of the

Bit of Sunshine for Mother Teresa

There have been many good sized flies in these parts lately. Things are slowing down as the days get shorter, and deeper, into Autumn. I've been able to catch the

My daughter now loves Praying Mantises

Insect Nerd I'm an insect nerd. My kids appreciate, and occassionally laugh at, my weird interest. Pre-internet, I was a lone person, in my area, with an Ant fetish.

Find you Own Space. Your Own Space. Enjoy the little things.

To my mind, there is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility

Green Thumbing revealed more Yellowy/Beige

I've didn't feel like gardening during the summer months. I was focused on other things and pushed it down my "To Do" list. Now, that Autumn has hit, with

The Enterprising and Annoying Insect Life #33

Have a great and meaningful day Hivers! I am so happy to be with you here again. I am indeed eager to participate in this community challenge #33 authored by

INSECT LIFE: TINY SPECIES AROUND US

Another challenge has been caught by my eyes! And it's from in this community. Seems very interesting that's why I hurriedly went to our school garden. It's a kind

Praying Mantis or Sentadu Grasshopper in Aceh Forest

Good afternoon hive friends. How are you this afternoon. Of course you are fine. In this post, I will share some photos about the sentadu grasshopper or praying

praying mantis on my mum deck

this is the praying mantis on my mum deck at the front of the house i hope you like the photo of the praying mantis i took