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A Mantis as big as my hand. I was celebrating the new year in Yurupari, a small indian communitie along the Vaupes River, when this giant bug was attracted by the light and decided to stay and make us some company.
Spotted on Dec 31, 2010
Submitted on Nov 3, 2011
17 Comments
Stunning picture..
great photo
So pretty!
hells yeah! best watch yourself!
Fantastic!
jeweled praying mantis!
Wow great shot!
Cómo la pillaste en posicion de defensa
I've never seen a mantis with its wings extended! Tthanks for this lovely spotting.
Thank you all for your comments!
WOW!!
unparalal
Amazing Ivan! Truly spectacular! How lucky you are!
Welcome to Project Noah!.
The size of the creature depends on the size of the prey they eat and also the oxygen content in the air is one of the deciding factors .
What a great way to celebrate!!!
Thank you KarenL!
Lovely spot Ivan & welcome to Project Noah!
Stunning!