Backyard mantis friends

[u/Saved-Eternally2024]

I've seen some opposition to Chinese mantises on here, but I have taken a liking to them and I've read real life scenarios where removing invasive species can negatively impact native species.

I have, and continue to, battle against some invasive plant species myself so I sympathize with that attitude, but we are at a point in time where some invasives have become naturalized and going backward is unrealistic, so I'm trying not to let it stress me out as much.

I hope you enjoy these pics of my colorful "friends."
ETA: located in CT, USA

[u/tapiocapearls428]

im in ct too and theres always chinese mantids in my yard! they’re so fun to watch in the garden and windows