A Bug's Life

[mainstreet1997]

Tonight I went out on my front deck to enjoy the beautiful evening when I discovered this little guy on my flowers. Anyone know what it is? My guess is a praying mantis?

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[Roger]

It's not a praying mantis:

<img src="http://www.themeparkphotos.us/g/g2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5947" />

My guess is Pterophylla camellifolia or a Katydid nymph.

 

[mainstreet1997]

ack! definately not a praying mantis -- my guy is much cuter

Thanks
Roger

 

[gary]

AND YOUR GUY STANDS A HIGH CHANCE OF BECOMING LUNCH FOR A MANTID
ONE OF NATURE'S MOST RELENTLESS PREDATORS

 

[mainstreet1997]

Oh - by the way. Anyone in the Chicago area keep your eyes open for Brant Miller's weather photos on the 10 oclock news. I sent my picture to him, maybe he'll show it on TV!