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Old Saybrook, Connecticut: Praying Mantis Reads Lord of the Flies

Large praying mantis was built out of scrap metal in 2015 by local artist Roger Bowie. Mantises eat flies.

Acton Public Library

Address:
60 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
Directions:
Acton Public Library. South side of town. From CT-154/Main St. turn west at the stoplight onto Old Boston Post Rd. Drive a quarter-mile. You'll see the big bug on the left.
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Lord of the Flies.

Insect Reading Lord Of The Flies

This metal sculpture reading Lord Of The Flies stands in front of the Acton Public Library.

[Ed Gomboz, 06/26/2021]

The large praying mantis was created out of scrap metal by local artist Roger Bowie in 2015. Mantises eat flies.


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