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May 07, 2016 23:12 |  #1

I've recently acquired some Mantids and am looking forward to practicing my Macro photography with them. Unlike my favorite insect to photograph, bees, these guys are pretty slow moving at most temperatures.

Here's my first. L3 Ghost Mantis

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May 08, 2016 00:44 |  #2

Lovely capture
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May 08, 2016 00:50 as a reply to  @ LordV's post |  #3

Thank you Brian. Your photos inspire me and led me to chase bees but here in Arizona the temperatures don't make finding sluggish bees easy. So I'll cheat until winter with these guys.

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May 08, 2016 02:54 |  #4

Lovely shot. I would love to try snapping a mantis.

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May 08, 2016 04:21 |  #5

Lovely capture, well camouflaged aren't they.

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May 08, 2016 08:03 |  #6

Very nice :)

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May 09, 2016 00:33 |  #7

Orchid Mantis feeding on a mealworm.

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