animalexplorer
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Thought I would start off with Sibylla prestiosa, before they eat each other up and I have no more to photograph(until ooths hatch). Seems the females are very agressive opportunistic diners and have a high percentage ratio of eating their date after and during sexual copulation. This is an awesome species to observe unlike some of the other adult mantids species that are ambush predators. This one not only does that, but will also go seeking and Chase down its prey in a locate and lock on target behavior. It demonstrates excellent visual acuity, kind of like the P.virescens.
I really haven't photographed too many insects and they can be quite a challenge due to narrow focal planes even when using dedicated macro lenses. You guys are the pros when it come to knowing mantids so if you don't mind sharing your thoughts, I'll except your critisism and use it as a way of better understanding what is exactly a nice shot of a mantid and how to make a better mantid photo.
Lichen or Cryptic Mantid (Sibylla prestiosa)
Ootheca from several females...
...and the results:
Shield Mantid (Rhombodera stallii)
Texas Unicorn (Phyllovates chlorophaea )
Gambian spotted-eye Mantid(Pseodoharpax virescens)
Her Royal Higness
The at her best!
He should be on the cover of GQ, he is handsome.
Yes, I do look like this pretty flower. (H.coronatus).
I really haven't photographed too many insects and they can be quite a challenge due to narrow focal planes even when using dedicated macro lenses. You guys are the pros when it come to knowing mantids so if you don't mind sharing your thoughts, I'll except your critisism and use it as a way of better understanding what is exactly a nice shot of a mantid and how to make a better mantid photo.
Lichen or Cryptic Mantid (Sibylla prestiosa)
Ootheca from several females...
...and the results:
Shield Mantid (Rhombodera stallii)
Texas Unicorn (Phyllovates chlorophaea )
Gambian spotted-eye Mantid(Pseodoharpax virescens)
Her Royal Higness
The at her best!
He should be on the cover of GQ, he is handsome.
Yes, I do look like this pretty flower. (H.coronatus).
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