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Praying Mantis

Photo by Tiz
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Field Notes

Description:

App. 7-8 cm. Quite active and fast moving. Night active and a wagging walking style.

Habitat:

Attracted to the light next to a building.

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Comments (3)
Tiz
Thank you Sintija and Leanne :) Well Lenanne, the mantid was sitting upside down so he gets no extra points for posing... Had to turn the photos to get this wiev. But I have to say that the mantids in general are quite cool to photograph! Curious about the camera and quite calm and still.
LeanneGardner
Is it just me Tiz, or is this guy posing for the camera? Great series :)
Sintija Valucka
In the first photo it looks so cute! :) Great spotting! :)

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Mlawula Nature Reserve
Mission
Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedMarch 4, 2014

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