Praying or Preying

We were walking along our usual morning walk route when I noticed the silhouette of something sticking up on the top of the fence. So I wandered over to see what it was, as you do.

It was a praying mantis! Not one of the natives, sadly, but still - I like a praying mantis in any case. She was still there when we passed on the return trip, so I got even closer for my shot next. This is that shot!