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Mantids and long necked beetle

 
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May 16, 2013 09:10 |  #1

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Long neck mantis, Euchomenella sp.
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Tenodera sp. mantis
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May 16, 2013 09:38 |  #2

What a super set of shots, great background and details, I'm really liking #1 and 2 and my fav is #2 the eyes on that Mantis are great.


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May 16, 2013 09:42 |  #3

excellent set kurt


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May 16, 2013 12:35 |  #4

Very nice set kurt


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May 16, 2013 13:07 |  #5

Amazing sert, stunning pics!




  
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May 16, 2013 14:55 |  #6

Mind boggling pictures - didn't know creatures have this long neck. Great shots!


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May 16, 2013 14:55 |  #7

Wonderful work Kurt.


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May 16, 2013 16:14 as a reply to  @ BasAndrews's post |  #8

amazing! The first mants is absolutely great, just love the compo and the fact that it is looking at you!


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May 16, 2013 18:16 |  #9

Stunning set as usual!


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May 16, 2013 19:51 |  #10

Fantastic shots. Great poses and detail. The beetle is very odd but I love the mantids.


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May 17, 2013 00:53 |  #11

Wonderful captures Kurt
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May 17, 2013 12:02 |  #12

Wonderful captures Kurt.


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May 17, 2013 12:51 |  #13

Very nice set


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May 17, 2013 13:05 |  #14

amazing shots, second one looks like it likes you taking the pic :-)




  
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May 19, 2013 21:05 |  #15

Great captures, Kurt.


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