The mantis version.
I was just complaining about the lack of interesting insects in the garden – and then this one showed up, flashing her wings and waving her arms around. She had just suffered a close encounter with my cat, which probably explains her feisty mood.
I wasn’t happy with the photos I took today so I’m substituting one I took last week in Amador County. This vineyard is adjacent to the Doggie Diner head from Oct 28: