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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

Photo by Sergio CM
Published on Project Noah
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Comments (14)
Sergio CM
Thank you very much for your comments Steffi and Nicholas!!!
Nicholas4
nice close up shot! formitable mandibles!!
Noe and Pili
These photos have a great perspective, It is like if the mantis was posing for you
Sergio CM
Thank you all for your comments!!
StephanieDeThomasHeaton
Such a cool Picture! You should really submit this to the National Geographic user Photo section online! It is really fantastic!
Ashish
Please reload first picture. Its better looking hugging mantis than praying.. :)
JosephBullock
He's walking tall! Nice photo hope your camera survived :)
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PublishedJune 2, 2011

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