Friend of mine couldn't figure out why his hanging bird feeder was empty every morning. Finally saw a doe whitetail with two fawns-the doe reared up, bumped the feeder with her head until all the birdseed fell out and the whole family had a feast!
Took these last summer and wanted to share them. Shows the difference between the male and female mantises. Especially since the female is gravid with eggs.
These were taken at Ano Neuvo Marine Preserve just north of Santa Cruz, CA-one of my favorite places. Only downside is you can smell the seals from a mile away!! But you do get used to it LOL. Enjoy.