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This is one of the medium sized preying mantis. I was only able to get this shot before it flew away. This was shot at night near a light pole
Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 5 months into the 6 month rainy season.
Spotted on Sep 4, 2012
Submitted on Nov 30, 2012
10 Comments
Thanks Phillip! It is one of my favorites!
This is a really excellent shot! Fascinating spotting! Congrats Larry!
Thanks Mayra!
Wow!
Boy Harsha, where do I start. The mantis are so elegant. Those compound eyes are memerizing. They can lose their heads and continue copulating....and they are nearly unmatched in their fierce nature!
I love all the mantes. They are so interesting. And this one is a pure beauty!
ThanksHarsha!! I am so glad you enjoyed this!
Oh my god! This is so lovely!
Thanks Reza!! It was so lovely!
Wow, Cabochon rubies for eyes !