Lanzarote Relocation

Some time ago we told you about a beautiful visitor to our Lanzarote garden… a Praying Mantis. This was the first time I had ever seen one that wasn’t on my television screen.

Well, a few nights ago, Guido was once again very interested in something behind one of our outside doors. We couldn’t see anything – but I happened to remark that the last time it had happened, we’d found the Mantis.

Sure enough, yesterday evening I was laying the table outside for dinner guests, and I looked across and saw one sat on another table. His/her head was held high, and they were extremely interested in what I was doing (fancied some gazpacho and paella no doubt). It wasn’t as large as its predecessor – but still stunning! Our dinner guest was very taken with it… as he hadn’t seen one at close quarters either.

It had either thought that our garden, complete with two inquisitive doggie noses and us with a camera… was preferable to the celebrations in the town centre for Spain winning the World Cup – or it fancied having a extra place set at the table.

I had missed out on getting any decent photos of the last one, so Alan did a couple for me today. Click them to see larger.

Of course Alan set it free – expecting it to fly away immediately. But these things really aren’t a timid creature at all. It simply flew to a nearby wall and sat watching Alan for a while before heading off to find a mate (and dependant on gender… eat a head, or lose a head!)

Enjoy!

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