Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii

[Hadeda]

These mantis's just popped up in my garden a few years ago

I'll keep you guys in touch with their progress

 

[Dutchboy]

Beautiful pics, disgusting subject...Those are some ugly bugs!

 

[Hadeda]

Beautiful pics, disgusting subject...Those are some ugly bugs!

Thanks Actually you'll be surprised what these ugly mantis's next form is

 

[kellylindseyphotography]

MOther nature beat that thing with the ugly stick, that's for sure.

 

[Rolland]

Way cool......ultimate camouflage

 

[K8-90]

I would die if I saw something like that... The pictures are making me itchy!

 

[EricBrian]

Amazing creature... it looks like blossom in the 1st photo so that it can capture insects. Wow.

 

[manaheim]

Where the heck do you live? I want to be damned sure not to go there. Good lord. lol

 

[robitussin217]

they're absolutely fascinating

 

[K8-90]

Where the heck do you live? I want to be damned sure not to go there. Good lord. lol

Haha! I was totally thinking that too!

 

[Hadeda]

Thanks everyone

I heard these critters reside near the coastal areas here

I live in Pietermaritzburg which is situated in South Africa