Florida Bark Mantis

Dustin7,
You have good eyes. These things are hard to spot.

Was out in my yard yesterday and somehow managed to spot a bark mantis on the tree in my front yard

Gonatista grisea, female

“Praying Mantises of the United States and Canada”
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Thanks all <3 much appreciated :)

Great series! Congrats, Rick.

Congratulations Rick!

Congratulations! Much deserved SOTD!

Congratulations Rick. Fantastic spotting!

Oh WOW! ....Thank you! This made my day.

Congratulations Rick, this great series is our Spotting of the Day! We're glad you made it OK through Irma.

"Take a complete tour of a Florida Bark Mantis (Gonatista grisea) in our Spotting of the Day! Also known as grizzled mantis or lichen mimic, this species is native to the Southern United States. It has a mottled brown and green appearance, providing excellent camouflage as it hunts on tree bark".

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Awww, thank you again Hema.
Tell-ya-what...I'll keep my hurricanes and you can keep your earthquakes (LOL) :)

These are great photographs! Sorry to here about the damage.We were holding our breath! It was hard to watch.Having experienced the Wrath of the Bombay monsoons, It was easy to relate a little.Out here in San Fransisco,we are on edge with Earthquakes! We are happy to see you safe and sound.

Thank you, Andy, Hema, and Sarah. Hema, yea "I think" I lived.. My neighborhood is a wreck! Thanks for asking :)

WOW...really COOL, Rick!!

fantastic series!Did you live thru Irma?!

Fantastic find and wonderful photos

Thanks Mark and Brian :) it was really cool hanging out with this guy. it seemed to have a sense of intelligence.

Yes great series Rick

This is a fantastic series if pics!!