Saw this beautiful Chinese mantis yesterday in NJ. Although not native they prey on many of the insect pests that residents hate in their gardens! 🦟🦗🪲 #Mantis #ChineseMantis #Insects

Sting by Velvet Ant The sting of velvet ants is the most painful in the animal kingdom. The researcher found venom of velvet ant contains various proteins that makes it effective against many of its predators.

Sting by Velvet Ant

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Chinese Mantis vs Fallingwater

The LEGO crossover event of the year!

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Chinese mantis looking at the camera while perched on a rhubarb leaf

Last summer's little friend in the perennial garden 🌱
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Chinese Mantis from the LEGO Ideas Insect Collection set.

I liked all 3 insects in this set, but this one is my favorite.

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A Chinese praying mantis crawling through long blades of grass.

A #chinesemantis crawling stealthily through some tallgrass. Image captured in September 2024. #insectphotography #science #wildlife