No Chance by whtknight

Photography • Insects • posted on Sep 28, 2008

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Description

The praying mantis is an ambush hunter: it sits very still, blending in with its surroundings and waiting patiently for an unwary insect to come near. Then it easily snatches its unsuspecting victim -- some much larger than itself. When it spots one, it takes the mantis only 50-70 milliseconds to strike out with its forelegs and snare its prey. The diet of the praying mantis includes all sorts of insects and spiders, and sometimes even frogs, lizards, or mice. Thanks for viewing and all past comments, Have A Good Day!

Comments (14)

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Heathcroft

10:57AM | Sun, 28 September 2008

Dramatic and interesting shot and description and a great macro shot.

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subcultura

11:05AM | Sun, 28 September 2008

excellent !!!!!!!

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kimariehere

11:10AM | Sun, 28 September 2008

first thought the mantis was a plant then looks and went OMG!!!! WHAT A STUNNER and exceptional capture !! brilliant macro work !!!! just incredibly seen and captured!!!

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