It’s very difficult to forget the distinctive appearance of a praying mantis after seeing one for the first time.

The large, odd-looking insect drew attention from my friends who had gathered on a recent afternoon. The praying mantis was slowly walking along the edge of the parking lot, not a bug friendly place.

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