(December 2, 2013 at 11:11 pm)whateverist Wrote: Preying mantids and walking sticks are some of my favorite insects to see. Very rare here in coastal California, at least in my garden. You must see a few to recognize that she is pregnant. (Sure looks it too.)Do you remember the recent fire on Mt. Diablo? It chased most of them here to my area. We have many more than usual in this area. I see one or two a week, but I am also very vigilant in looking out for insects.
I love your pics BTW