Mantid Kids Hoodies

I stumbled across this little (approx. 2" long) mantis back in June, 2016. There were around five of them hanging out on a chrysanthemum, waiting patiently for a meal to fly by. Some were sitting on top of flowers, but this one was hiding in plain sight, camouflaged by the same colored stem it was hanging from. Mantids have compound eyes. The black spot on the eye is a 'pseudopupil', making it appear that the eye is following you. Pretty cool.

Original Watercolor and ink work by Jessica Jacobs 2018 (c)

A FURRY MANTID. Obviously.

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Praying mantis

Eat The Patriarchy // Mantis praying

Eat the Patriarchy - Praying Mantis

mantis love

Ancient alien race of enlightened insectoids? Future evolutionary offspring of the human species? Ultraterrestrial agents of unknown origin? Who can say what lies behind the mysterious Mantids?! - Wash inside out - Cold water wash only.

A very polite mantis! Are you gonna finish that grub? Can they have it?

Beloved for their charismatic features, mantises (or mantids) not only make helpful garden protectors but they also make good pets! These ferocious predators will not hesitate to snatch any bug they find crawling on your garden plants. Show your appreciation for these insects with this design!