Dast Mantis

I visited the Boston temple today and enjoyed walking the grounds. I took a few pictures here and there and headed back to the car. From the corner of my eye I could see a bumble bee flitting about from one flower to another. I never do flower pictures, but I figured a bumble bee picture could be cool. I turned back and thought I saw the bee fall into the flowers. Stupid bee. What bee falls? I waited a moment to see where it would fly back up. It never did. Upon further inspection, I saw that the bee had not fallen. (Sorry for calling you stupid, bee.)

It has been years upon years upon years since I last saw a praying mantis. It has been never upon never since I have seen a preying praying mantis. This sounds awful, but it was incredible seeing this insect eating the still alive bee. Mark this down as one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

He just stared at me once he saw me gaping. He didn't resume eating until I left. Buen provecho, little guy.