Preying Mantis

Posted by
Hannah (Cambridge, United Kingdom) on 16 August 2009 in Animal & Insect.

Young Preying Mantis found on a table, who soon displayed the characteristic agressive body language.

Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia

Canon EOS 450D 1/40 second F/5.6 ISO 200 55 mm

She seems surprised (like saying : ooohhh !)
Yes, I know, too much imagination... or too tired... or both...
;-)

16 Aug 2009 9:52am

Aggressive indeed. It seems to screem! :-)

16 Aug 2009 2:13pm

wouahhh une bien jolie mante religieuse !!!

16 Aug 2009 7:16pm

Not a happy chappy by the looks of things. Probably just does like having his photo taken :) Nicely captured!

17 Aug 2009 3:55am

very interesting.

24 Aug 2009 7:40pm

Canon EOS 450D
1/40 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
55 mm

The Girl with the Camera