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Praying Mantis Poses: Photo Of The Day

Nataliya Obolenskaya managed to get this praying mantis to look directly at the camera for a photo.

Praying mantis in Walnut Creek, Calif.
Praying mantis in Walnut Creek, Calif. (Nataliya Obolenskaya)

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Against a backdrop of autumn leaves, Nataliya Obolenskaya snapped this photo of a praying mantis. With its alien-shaped head and big eyes, this may be the cutest insect in Walnut Creek.

Thank you for sharing your photo, Nataliya!

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