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Flower Photo: Stargazer Lily and ... Alien?

Stargazer Lily Photo by Aquariann

Insects have swarmed my blog this summer! Bees and butterflies made an appearance as usual, but for the first time, I photographed a Monarch chrysalis, Daddy Longlegs spider and now an ... alien? Sure, after some Googling, I realized he's masquerading on this planet as a brown praying mantis. But look at him defying gravity on that Stargazer lily!

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Echinacea Photo by Denise Hollyhock Photo by Jutta Lillium Stargazer Photo by Lee
Echinacea • Hollyhock • Lillium 'Stargazer'

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  1. fim.worksAugust 26, 2016 at 1:54 AM

    It really looks a little bit like an alien ;-)
    Have a great day ... Frauke

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  2. Vilt og vakkertAugust 26, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    Heisann... I love that alien ... and the lily as well... Happy late Summerdays ;:OD)

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  3. Mademoiselle MermaidAugust 26, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    I love it!! You certainly have had so many fantastic brushes with nature this summer!! I particularly loved your chrysalis encounter...but this guy is quite fascinating too!!

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  4. Aritha V. August 26, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    That is great. Is it a stick insect?

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    1. Kristin AquariannAugust 27, 2016 at 2:10 PM

      That's what I thought at first because of its color, but Ogre told me it was a praying mantis! I didn't realize they came in brown because I'm used to seeing the bright green ones, but researched it, and indeed they do!

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  5. DeniseinVAAugust 26, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    It's a beautiful little flower and the little praying mantis is too. Great catch!

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  6. DeniseinVAAugust 26, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    Forgot to thank you for linking up with Today's Flowers. Always appreciate that :)

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  7. stevebethereAugust 30, 2016 at 9:17 AM

    Nice shot & it does look like an alien heheh!

    Have a spookytastic week :-)

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  8. Angela ThompsonAugust 30, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    Love the alien!

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  9. Karren HallerAugust 30, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Lovely shot, I love the praying mantis, I found one this year on a squash plant.

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  10. UnknownAugust 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Great pic - thanks for sharing!

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  11. NanaHoodAugust 30, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful colors!

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  12. kewkewAugust 30, 2016 at 7:26 PM

    What a cute little alien!

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  13. Rhonda AlbomAugust 31, 2016 at 12:32 AM

    Great capture of the praying mantis on the lily. They are one of the most interesting insects to watch.

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  14. Claire JustineAugust 31, 2016 at 1:32 AM

    Great close up. I love Lilies this one is such a pretty colour :)

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  15. Mimi NAugust 31, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Looks like the lily has a visitor! Love the close up.

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  16. Ericka @ A Quiet Girl's Musings...August 31, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    What an interesting shot! I've never seen a brown one, only green.

    Visiting from WW

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  17. pixieduskAugust 31, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    Such an amazing close up!

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  18. Indah Nuria SavitriAugust 31, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    That alien is surely enjoying himself :). I really love lily for its wonderful smell..

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  19. Melbourne Australia PhotosSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:21 AM

    Great capture of the lily and the visitor!
    Thank you for joining us at the Floral Friday Fotos meme, I look forward to your next contribution.

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  20. La Vie en MaySeptember 1, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    So pretty!!

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