Barbara Hart Radisavljevic
As I was inspecting my garden one day, I decided to photograph my mullein plant. It was flowering, and I wanted to get a picture of the flowers. I almost didn’t see this praying mantis pair because it blended so well with the plant. After I took this photo, I decided to put the mantis pair on some Zazzle products. I can think of quite a few appropriate captions for this photo. Can you think of some? If you click the purple “Buy Now” button below the ads, you can see some of the products I made with this photo. Clicking doesn’t commit you to buying anything. You just get product information and previews.
Although I believe the mantis is quick when it comes to catching its prey, it’s a bit awkward when just moving from plant to plant. I suppose it was even harder for this poor mantis to reach the other plant when I was making this video because the wind was blowing and moving the plant stalks.
Praying mantises like to eat other insects, caterpillars, and each other. I guess it’s not surprising that they are loners. It’s not exactly safe to hang out with others of their kind. But they do a good job devouring insect pests from garden plants. So I appreciate them.
Which insect do you think is the most useful to man? The praying mantis, the ladybug, or the honey bee? Some other?
I learned to use it, but I doubt if it will do much good when the link isn’t connected to text in the post itself.
These are so cool, a great shot! Always carry your camera. 🙂
Carol, I usually do carry my camera. I’ve always regretted the times I didn’t.
I know what you mean it has happened to me.
I agree. I also want you to know I wrote my comment in response to Altaf Khan Tanoli before I read yours. Great minds just think alike on some things.
Nice job..I have read all the content . i reallize this is nature attraction
Thank you for reading my post on the praying mantis.
Honey bee is useful for human being
Yes. I love honey, and without bees plants would have a hard time reproducing.
Most useful in my view would have to be the honey bee because it not only pollinates flowers but also makes honey.
What a great picture! I am really impressed!!!
Some of the best pictures are ones we never planned to take. I love it when an unexpected photo op appears — as long as I have my camera.
That is truly a great way to look at things! It is one of the great drivers to the improved cameras on smartphones.
I suppose I’ll have to get a smartphone just for the camera and to us Instagram, though I’m not sure Instagram is a good enough reason. My camera is actually easier to carry and use, but I can’t upload to Instagram from my PC.
I suspect the real business case for a smartphone is less about uploading! I would argue that the GPS functionality in a smartphone makes it worthwhile. (always know where you are). Plus the camera to document events and of course, have access to text, phone and email wherever you are!