Nature in my backyard

This little guy was so busy. It took a lot of patience to take this picture since I really wanted him flying.

This one is from a friends backyard but butterfly bushes are so pretty I had to add it.

This guy loves our cherry tree.

Lovely, delicate 4 o'clocks.

Visitor

Alien invasion?

Well, no. I suppose not. But, praying mantises are quite unusual to say the least.  These are pretty cute. And very tiny! My kids say they are getting married.