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Mantis close look Extreme closeup of a Mantis head, giving it an alien-look. Blepharopsis mendica,Insects,Macro,Mantis Click/tap to enlarge

Mantis close look

Extreme closeup of a Mantis head, giving it an alien-look.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Wow! Love you alien-like macros! Posted 14 years ago
  2. View Lifeware's profile
    Lifeware
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    I like al your macro's! Posted 14 years ago
  3. View EAmer's profile
    EAmer
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    Impressive macro! Posted 14 years ago
  4. View Wendy's profile
    Wendy
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    Great headstudy :) Posted 14 years ago
  5. View Istvan's profile
    Istvan
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    Amazing macro! Posted 13 years ago
  6. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    I had identified this as Empusa fasciata but I am not sure anymore, it could be Blepharopsis mendica or something else. Posted 9 years ago
  7. View Vodkaman's profile
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    I think it is a Blepharopsis mendica nymph.

    Here is a pic at L6, which I think is what you have.
    http://www.deviantart.com/art/L6-male-Blepharopsis-mendica-Kek-Tor-429716429

    DAve     Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
    1. View WildFlower's profile
      WildFlower
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      Thanks, Dave. Unfortunately this member has not been active for more than two years and we will most likely not get another view of this mantis. I will identify it as such. Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Vodkaman's profile
        Vodkaman
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        Photographers, including myself, cannot resist that alien mantis face. They make impressive close-ups. But we also have to remember that we are documenting the species. The series should be backed up with the less impressive views.

        The flower mantis that I posted today, yes, a nice shot, but it identifies the species. I have a load more pretty shots to share in future of the same.         Posted 9 years ago

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The Thistle Mantis

''Blepharopsis mendica'' is a species of praying mantis found in North Africa, parts of the Mediterranean, Middle East and southern Asia, and on the Canary Islands. Devil's flower mantis, Egyptian flower mantis, thistle mantis, and Arab mantis are among its common names.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Jul 14, 2011. Captured Jul 14, 2011 19:55.
  • NIKON D300
  • f/9
  • 1/80s
  • ISO320
  • 150mm

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