Chinese Praying Mantid - Adult hunting among beautiful blue & pink flowers. This one could write a book about "30 minute meals" but would you buy it?

If you have a weak stomach you had better not look at this photograph! Prey being devoured.

I confess that the preying mantis is my favorite insect. They appear so intelligent with their inquiring gaze..... and yet are ferocious merciless killers! (click on image to enlarge)
Photograph by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/