That's a hanging manits, you must be mistaken

They're an invasive species, actually.

And, no, they won't be killed off by the cold. Or, at least their eggs won't.

I thought they were praying.

Aren't we outside their range?

Neither did I! Neat!

Crazy; I had one land on me just last weekend; first one I’ve ever seen in the lower mainland. I had been wondering if perhaps it was someone’s escaped pet.

Unless we’re neighbours, it sounds like this is more than that.

Quite far out of it's range I think (limited presence?). Maybe an escaped/abandoned pet. Will likely die once it gets colder.

*you should go back and adopt it :3

This is from WSU in '04, and I'm willing to bet that these lovelies have been busy in those 23yrs between. 🥰

FWIW, I've called the PacNW home for longer than that, and have always enjoyed discovering mantids each summer.