This one got missed by the corn picker. We are in full swing with harvest in central Illinois. Many farmers are taking advantage of a few dry days and are in the fields until late in the evening.

Praying Mantis.

Jodi-

Friend took this while in Costa Rica!

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Jim, that corn looks like it is almost ready to throw at cars.

Mantids are so evil looking, but are really good guys to have in your garden.

Here's another evil looking insect -- the assassin bug.

the sun is down now

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This affair greeted me the other morning when I retrieved the newspaper.

Casey: Really pretty scene. I like your composition.