Carolina Mantid 2 by Apophis906
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Description
Well for tonights series I get to do one of my faovrite insects. I was in the backyard and saw him on a tree. I managed to get him to pose for a few shots for me,and these are what I got.He is a Carolina Mantid(Stagmomantis carolina). He isnt very big, hes a young one, about a bit over 2 or 3 inches. I hope you enjoy.

Comments (21)
Hey look, he's smiling and waving!!! You captured a brilliant pose here. Excellent macro =) V
Sure has some spikes on his arms, kind-a reminds me of crab legs, similar look... Excellent!!
Love this guy!!!!! Thanks V
hehe... he looks like he's blowing a kiss! wonderful shots! :]
Great macro!V
A beautiful macro, good contrast between insect and backgroundcolor
elegance and danger.. that's a mantid :)
Awesome photo. Reminds me of a Kung-Fu movie. -Peace :-)
eccellente lavoro
Wonderful shot of this mantid!
that's incredible, wooowwww!!!
Looks a little alien... call home, call home... excellent capture...
the eyes are excellent and the colors too. have a good day
Superbe macro, excellent....
Excellent Macro. :)))
Fantastic macro! I'm really scared of this insect...lol.
Very lovely macro...
Awesome macro !!! Excellent work !!
Xlent capture!!!Looks awesome!!!
Wow now that is a cute capture great job :P
That's my favorite insect too!! I like it cause the females are smart enough to eat the male after having intercourse with him! LOL. Just kidding! Wonderful shot!