Praying mantis in portrait

Kurt Harrigan · Saturday at 4:33 PM

Praying mantis in portrait - Carson Range, NV. 8-15-26

AlanLichty · Saturday at 5:15 PM

Good time to not be a male mantis nearby.

JimFox · Saturday at 9:12 PM

Awesome catch Kurt!

Kurt Harrigan · Sunday at 7:33 AM

JimFox said:
Awesome catch Kurt!

Thank you, Jim.

Michael13 · 2026-08-17T05:54:07-0700

Nice capture!

He appears to have an inquisitive expression on his face.

Trent Watts · 2026-08-17T06:16:45-0700

Love this one Kurt. I long to see and photograph a Mantis. Nice work.

DES · 2026-08-17T11:38:38-0700

Excellent closeup! I've noticed they seem to be willing to pose for photos.