Mother Nature

Went out to water my sunflowers and this guy was hanging out on the hose. As much as he creeps me out I have to admit that it is a marvel of nature.
I really hate bugs and had a time trying to get a photo but WOW. The camouflage here is incredible!
He was incredibly fast too. My daughter gave him a little nudge with a real stick and he postured and high tailed it out of there. I will never look at a stick the same way. I will be waiting for them to sprout legs and run at me. I really need to get used the creepy crawlies here.