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Mantis on Andrew's arm
Explore #472 on 15/04/08
I have put the entire series below. As the mantis was moving it was not always easy to get the best focus but there are elements that are fairly clear in each one and it is fascinating to see how it camouflages itself by bending its body into various shapes to make itself look like its surroundings. I am completely fascinated by it. In the picture above you can see its typical fighing type of stance, anchoring itself with the back legs and lifting the front legs to box with.
Mantis on Andrew's arm
Explore #472 on 15/04/08
I have put the entire series below. As the mantis was moving it was not always easy to get the best focus but there are elements that are fairly clear in each one and it is fascinating to see how it camouflages itself by bending its body into various shapes to make itself look like its surroundings. I am completely fascinated by it. In the picture above you can see its typical fighing type of stance, anchoring itself with the back legs and lifting the front legs to box with.