w1285 ~ Praying Mantis on a Wild Fringed Gentian

A praying mantis hanging completely still, while waiting to ambush any small insect that may be lured to the vivid blue of the wild gentian. Photographed in early autumn. A large fen wetland complex located in Barry State Game Area. Barry County, Michigan.   If interested in licensing a high-resolution version of this photo, please visit our licensing portfolio at ShutterPoint.com or contact us directly. © Keto and Katie Gyekis