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Swift Mantis


On the side of the Event Cinema building in Whangarei is this cute mural of a cat looking at a native Weta. I'm guessing if you've never seen this insect before you'd think its scary but they are totally harmless and just have a little bite to them. This mural was painted by Swift Mantis as part of the Street Arts Manaia Festival.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Andy said…
How sweet. The kitty ready to play.
13 March 2022 at 20:54
Graham Edwards said…
That is juat magical. Weta mare, as you say, harmless but nevertheless they are scary when you wake with one on your pillow. Leastways it definitely scared the proverbial out of me.
13 March 2022 at 23:04
gz said…
Love the expression on the cat's face!!
13 March 2022 at 23:56
Tom said…
...delightful.
14 March 2022 at 00:26
Bill said…
Nice! The cat wants to play.
14 March 2022 at 05:54
Mae Travels said…
Yes, I have seen a weta! In a botanical garden near Wellington.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
14 March 2022 at 09:34
William Kendall said…
That one is a marvelous sight.
14 March 2022 at 09:53
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
I've never heard of a weta before. LOVE the kitty and the playful mural, though.
14 March 2022 at 11:51
Amila said…
This is an interesting mural with a beautiful cat.
Have a great day!
14 March 2022 at 11:56
Iris Flavia said…
Such a sweet cat. Thank you for the link. Yesterday I jumped cause a butterfly made it into the kitchen...
14 March 2022 at 20:32
Sami said…
I had to look up what a weta was - a giant cricket - that could be scary. The cat looks so cute.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
14 March 2022 at 21:04
NatureFootstep said…
seems like a beautiful mural :)
15 March 2022 at 13:18
carol l mck said…
What a precious and adorable mural ~ Wow! Great shot! Xo

Wishing you love and laughter in your days,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
16 March 2022 at 03:56
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