Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), writer, poet
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This predatory, cannibalistic insect is known by his religious name Praying Mantis. He loves aphids, which is why he was allowed to remain. However, once I got a good look at him (I am assuming he is a him, but he could be a her), it would be very difficult for me to do anything other than pick him up and move him/her to another destination.
If his cousins, termites and cockroaches, come around they will be dealt with harshly.
