Preying on the Mantis

This was the scene in our front yard yesterday and this morning. I love this time of year because we always have the last big praying mantis of the season that comes to visit with us until it gets too cold, and then he disappears. This year we have two of them. They always hang out on either the front window screens, or our front door. Anyone know how to help them stay a little longer?


Cleaning his antennae



The spotted body of the green one



Turning up to look at me



The green one, yesterday, trying to cling to the window frame





The brown one, today, where the green one was yesterday - cross-eyed?



The green one, after being chased by the dog away from the front door.