Rare praying mantis sighting made in Vernon

Rare praying mantis sighting made in Vernon

Spotting a praying mantis can be exciting enough for those intrigued by the unique insect, but one local resident got an even more unexpected sighting. Jordan Thomson was out in her garden when a praying mantis appeared in the flowers the morning of Aug. 17. The discovery was made even more special when Thomson realized the mantis had just shed its exoskeleton, leaving a delicate discarded shell behind. “It was such a fascinating thing to see up…