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Orchid Mantis - Colour Changing Eyes I've noticed that Milly's eyes will change from almost entirely white during the day and in bright lights to a nice deep red at night. She decided to take on something 3/4 of her size in the form of a cricket. It never ceases to amaze me what mantis will take on in terms of size. I think they really are at the top of their game when it comes to hunting. Geotagged,Hymenopus coronatus,Malaysian Orchid Mantis,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge

Orchid Mantis - Colour Changing Eyes

I've noticed that Milly's eyes will change from almost entirely white during the day and in bright lights to a nice deep red at night. She decided to take on something 3/4 of her size in the form of a cricket. It never ceases to amaze me what mantis will take on in terms of size. I think they really are at the top of their game when it comes to hunting.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful eyes indeed! Recently I saw a video of a large mantis attacking a cat. They are quite fearless :) Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Stuart's profile
      Stuart
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      You're not wrong. They have taken on (and devoured) Humming birds, lizards and mice! Posted 9 years ago

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The Malaysian Orchid Mantis

''Hymenopus coronatus'', also called ''H. bicornis'', is a mantis from the rain forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names including ''walking flower mantis'' and '' orchid mantis''. It is one of several species known as flower mantises from their resemblance and behaviour.

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2016. Captured Aug 18, 2016 21:05 in 17 S View Rd, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7PS, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.