Precarious
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Her first meal after pre-sub or sub molt...
I'm not sure exactly what instar any of them are because they were at different stages when I received them, but it appears the females are well ahead of the males in molts. I've been heating the females and giving them lots of flies. Both sexes have wing buds so I believe they are all either pre or sub right now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Would really love to get footage and pics of those little red nymphs hatching!nice girl, how old are your males?
Thanks! Very little cropping, if any, in those "mega-macros". You'll see, once your add-ons arrive.Fantastic, amazing photos as always, the mega-macro of eating the fly - yowza!
I hope to get some similar when my orchids get bigger and I get better at shooting them.
Thanks, man. You guys are trying to give me a big head, but I won't allow it.WoW very awesome pics videos and mantids I love your art! You are an inspiration to everyone!
Yeah, I've been meaning to ask if anyone knows the purpose of those bristles. I see them on both sexes. I'm wondering if they are actually for grooming. That is approximately the portion of their claw that makes contact when they groom. Very interesting.Great photos as always man. Check out that femoral brush in the third photo-its like a toothbrush for her face
I have noticed that my Heirodula multispinas have brushes too. When the light hits them, they glow like reflectors! I don't know the purpose of them, but Perhaps all mantids have them? I have noticed that my mantids like to mouth that part of thier forelegs before rubbung it over thier faces. I never gave it any thought until it was mentioned in this topic.Thanks, man. You guys are trying to give me a big head, but I won't allow it.
I took a series of a new Indonesian Rhombodera species yesterday that I think is my best work so far. Watch for it. Very beautiful species.
Yeah, I've been meaning to ask if anyone knows the purpose of those bristles. I see them on both sexes. I'm wondering if they are actually for grooming. That is approximately the portion of their claw that makes contact when they groom. Very interesting.
Cool! I just noticed the little brush cluster on her arm. Interesting. I wonder if it IS for grooming.Great photos as always man. Check out that femoral brush in the third photo-its like a toothbrush for her face
Yup, I meant to say "I see them on both sexes of all species". I've been noticing them whenever I take photos. I'd be willing to bet it's all about grooming. Pretty cool. They have built in scrub brushes.I have noticed that my Heirodula multispinas have brushes too. When the light hits them, they glow like reflectors! I don't know the purpose of them, but Perhaps all mantids have them? I have noticed that my mantids like to mouth that part of thier forelegs before rubbung it over thier faces. I never gave it any thought until it was mentioned in this topic.
Thanks! I'm using a Canon T2i with EF100mm macro lens. It only goes as close as 1:1 so I use two additional high quality diopter filters; the Canon 250 D Closeup Lens and the Opteka 10x Macro. In addition to those I sometimes use 65mm of extension tubes. I'm not sure where all of that puts the magnification but I'd guess close to 3:1. Most importantly I have the Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX flash which is a fantastic unit made specifically for macro. That's the real key - good lighting.Some truly magnificent shots! What are you shooting with?
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