Florida Bark mantis - Gonatista grisea

Moved

Moved from Mantids.

… Eric R. Eaton, 28 December, 2007 - 3:57pm

Moved

Moved from Arthropods.

… john and jane balaban, 14 December, 2007 - 9:03pm

Fun & interestng series

Mantis seems to enjoy an audience.
Your second shot has a real martial arts look about it.

… Ron Hemberger, 30 November, 2007 - 12:48pm

Or...

one could argue that at least some martial arts have a real mantis look to them

… Chuck Entz, 1 December, 2007 - 11:20am

Good point

Mantis was here first. I think this is the only insect with a name associated with martial arts, though there are lots of animals seeking credit.

… Ron Hemberger, 1 December, 2007 - 4:46pm

Fun Series!

As I recall, the inventor of Tai Chee created his moves from observing various animals. The mantis was one of the creatures that he took inspiration from.

… Stephen Luk, 18 December, 2007 - 7:26pm