This guy has been living on my fig tree since he was a baby (could be a female, I have no idea).
I make sure to greet him every day. He doesn’t like that I try to pet him. 
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That’s so awesome!
Thanks for sharing💚
I love mantids.
I'd be wary of you too!
Cats eat bugs sometimes.
Don’t pet me, I’m a grown ass mantis.
I don’t know why but I can imagine you trying to pet her/him 😄
Helpful little guys. 😊
As long as they’re not the invasive type for your region.