Watch out photographer! :)

Iris oratoria, female in a defensive posture.

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Sam1993

Bull Frog

Nice click Posted 8 years ago
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  Lion
  
  Thanks so much! Cheers Posted 8 years ago

Ganesh Seshachar

Lion

Amazing! Posted 8 years ago
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  Lion
  
  Thank you! Cheers Posted 8 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Wonderful! I think there is an orchestra in front of it! Posted 8 years ago
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  Lion
  
  :) Thanks! Cheers Posted 8 years ago

abhitap

Lion

Awesome moment!!! Posted 8 years ago
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  Lion
  
  Indeed it was, thank you! Cheers Posted 8 years ago

Tarsier

Lion

Great moment! Posted 8 years ago
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  Lion
  
  I believe it was, thanks so much :) Cheers Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

fantastic!! Posted 7 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Stephen! Posted 7 years ago

The Mediterranean mantis

"Iris oratoria" is a widespread species of praying mantis native to Europe. It is found as an introduced species in the Middle East, Western Asia and the United States. "Iris oratoria" invaded southern California in the 1930s and seems to be spreading.

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Similar species: Mantises

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By RMFelix

Uploaded Oct 19, 2016. Captured Oct 18, 2016 12:50.

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NIKON D7100
f/8.0
1/400s
ISO250
50mm

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