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Hierodula sp
Mantises have two grasping, spiked forelegs ("raptorial legs") in which prey items are caught and held securely. As their hunting relies heavily on vision, they are primarily diurnal, but many species will fly at night.
forest/abandoned rubber plantation
I saw this praying mantis on the island of Koh Mak in the gulf of Thailand. I lied down on the road to get this shot.
Spotted on Mar 9, 2003
Submitted on May 9, 2011
6 Comments
Thanks Matt.
Psuedo pupil! Great shot! This is another Hierodula species
Yes, the structure of the compound eye creates the illusion of a small pupil.
is their 'pupil' just an optical illusion?
Thanks Emma! Yeah, this means a lot to me!
Congratulations for your explorer award from National Geographic. That to in just 350 spottings!