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Mantispa sp.
Closely resembling the praying mantis this relative of the lacewing is about 20mm long. Very colorful iridescent eyes. Spotted it inside the house. Must have been attracted to the light inside at night.
Found near a light bulb at night.
Spotted on Jan 15, 2014
Submitted on Jan 15, 2014
40 Comments (1–25)
Thank you Sergio..
Wonderfull pics, sunnyjosef.
Thank you Diaz..
Incredible shots!
Thank you James A Mcnair.... These are weak fliers. When I placed my fingers close by, it just climbed on my finger!!!
Lighting on wings is excellent how did you get it to stay on your finger?
thanks, sunnyjosef, I think I understand. you is a excellent photographer.
Thanks Sckel. This was shot with an on camera flash. As the camera was at an angle nearly parallel to the glass face, the reflected light went away from the lens.
Great. how you did for the flash does not reflect in the glass?
Thank you so much Lauren...
Great series Sunnyjosef, love the iridescence of the wings and the reflections.
Thank you Yasser for your appreciation...
Marvelous! Th first photo is just incredible!
Thanks Isabella....
Wonderful !!
Your welcome!
Thank you lily
The Mantis fly is really cool.
Thank you ForestDragon
That first one is amazing with the iridescense! Wonderful series!
Updated with two more shots..
Thank you StephenSolomons
Thank you Saumya...
Beautiful shot
Amazing ! (Y) :)