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Baby Mantis in my planter

Several Mantids hatched in two of my planters. They are intelligent and fascinating, also adorable.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Poplar Bluff, Mo, United States of America
Camera: FinePix S8100fd
Copyright: © Mark Sheppard