Praying Mantis

The praying mantis is named for its prominent front legs, which are bent and held together at an angle that suggests the position of prayer. Their colors vary, ranging from light greens to pinks.  Most mantids are pea green or brown.

A baby praying mantis was photographed standing on the tip of a lotus bud at Shing Mun Valley Park, Tai Wo Hau yesterday when I was taking pictures at the lotus pond there.