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And a mantis for the road...
Rose Fletcher

And a mantis for the road... (Not known)

I don't know the species name, but this little creature, less than an inch long, is an adult praying mantis. Not only tiny, but beautifully camouflaged. They are common around here, but I seldom spot them. Everything about this little one is designed to confuse they eye, including its own eye.
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Location
Goolwa Beach, South Australia
Date taken
November 12, 2011
Scientific name
Not known
Equipment used
Panasonic FT1
KC Foggin
Supporter
Beautifully captured Rose.

I finally saw one a few weeks ago. First one in many, many years over here.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Wow! That really is such a detailed close-up Rose.

Has your river trip started yet?

D
 
Screech
Awesome details in this image .. amazing that you spotted it ..

excellent work Rose :clap:

screech
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Brilliant capture and picture of this cryptic little fellow. Small but still adept at capturing prey. Thanks for sharing Rose!!!
 

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