I have always been fascinated with the Praying Mantis or is it Preying Mantis? Here is a picture that I captured yesterday of one hanging out on a flower. 
I have seen them in the flower gardens before - but I never saw them take control over their prey. This poor yellow butterfly didn't have a chance when it flew in the path of this Preying Mantis...
Actually, if truth be known - this isn't the same yellow butterfly - but, this is what the butterfly looked like that became the prey of the mantis.
This pretty yellow butterfly became a victim to this creature called the Preying Mantis. I wondered if it would eat the entire butterfly, wings and all, but when it was done it dropped the wings on the ground. I guess this is a little different post, but found his act of nature interesting in a weird way.
Dawn
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