colour changing eyes - orchid mantis

[macro junkie]

Female orchid mantis just taking out of the tank to take a pic.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2092397723_daa2b4a3a8_b.jpg

The same orchid mantis but this time i put it in the dark for 6 hours.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2092399293_a62e8e9828_b.jpg

[Photogirl2007]

This is amazing MJ. I did not know they did this...or is it just this species?

[macro junkie]

This is amazing MJ. I did not know they did this...or is it just this species?
all mantiids

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/1893702735_cbe81b0d24_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2071460222_138d97778e_b.jpg

[Photogirl2007]

Thanks MJ, I have learnt something new. Excellents pics!!

[spidermanrbryce2006]

thats sooo awesome!!! brilliant shots btw

[roentarre]

Wow, what a full on view!

[Jay Lowery]

now that we all know they do this, explain why for us.

[macro junkie]

now that we all know they do this, explain why for us.
im not sure.im not that cleaver..:p

[Mike4BekA]

that is so cool!!

[Bill Pham]

she's a beauty MJ wish i had a female to go with the male i got here. can't get them here yet.

Bill

[bandit 1]

Hiya MJ,

Once again Excellent shots & details, Mmmm never knew they did that with their eyes either, cool !

Cheers for now
Mark