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18 May 2012 8 Comments Home » Insects etc.

A mantis nymph maps traces
of evaporated dew, homeschooled
in the garden’s secrets as she ties up
the last bits of morning.

As of this morning, my mantids are off!

A mantis nymph maps traces of evaporated dew

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Chinese Praying Mantis | Tenodera aridifolia sinensis

Michael on 500px said:

Fabulous image.

# 18 May 2012 at 10:06 am

Martin on Flickr said:

Der Hintergrund ist ja optimal um den Kontrast der Gottesanbeterin hervorzuheben.

# 18 May 2012 at 10:16 am

Steve on G+ said:

Fantastic catch! Wonderful lighting and DoF.

# 18 May 2012 at 11:27 am

Sherry on G+ said:

Wonderful action shot! Cool lighting!

# 18 May 2012 at 11:27 am

Margaret on G+ said:

Gorgeous shot! Love this little guy!

# 18 May 2012 at 11:28 am

Jeroen on Jungle Dragon said:

Beautiful picture and lovely colors.

# 18 May 2012 at 4:06 pm

Diane said:

Testing the new world..what delicacies will I find? First awakening, last for one’s who cross my path!! Mantis mayhem awaits!

# 30 May 2012 at 1:11 pm

Rick said:

Thanks Diane. I’m overrun with mantis mayhem at the moment.

# 31 May 2012 at 7:48 am

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