Praying Mantis (Hierodula patellifera)

I happened to notice this mantis on tree leaves. This typical praying mantis is green, with a little variation in color tone. I would never have known that a praying mantis before I noticed it closely. The praying mantis is the only insect predator fast enough to catch flies and mosquitoes. They can snatch a fly so quickly you can hardly see the movement. It is one of the biggest mantises in its class. Mostly inhabits the grasslands, meadows, agricultural fields, and woodlands, and is adjacent to rivers and streams. It actively chases after its prey once it is aware of it. But during the non-feeding hours, they generally sit still and wait for prey to show up. Under the drizzle, I tried to focus on both its eyes. Asian Mantis- a species commonly found throughout Asian countries, almost similar to the European mantis.