A brown praying mantis is positioned vertically on the underside of a large, lobed green leaf of a plant, likely a tomato plant, in Jos, Nigeria

A brown praying mantis is positioned vertically on the underside of a large, lobed green leaf of a plant, likely a tomato plant, in Jos, Nigeria. The mantis, slender and elongated, is oriented with its head towards the upper left. Its body is partially obscured by the leaf. The background, out of focus, reveals an outdoor urban environment. To the left, a portion of a dark-colored vehicle is visible. To the right, a building with a light brown wall and a distinct red door or gate is discernible. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight.