Tenta di sfuggirmi by mariogiannecchini
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Description
La Mantide religiosa (Mantis religiosa LINNAEUS, 1758), denominata anche mantide europea è una delle specie più comuni dell'ordine Mantodea.
The Praying Mantis (Mantis religious Linnaeus, 1758), also known as the European mantis is one of the most common species of the order Mantodea
Description
The female is about 7.5 cm long, 6 cm in the male. Its color ranges from bright green to light brown. Is easily distinguished by the presence of two black patches, one for each front leg, similar to an eye when displayed for defensive purposes.
The larvae of the mantis in nature are born in May / June, to become mature in August. The eggs are laid in ooteche, produced by the female during the cold season. Ooteca Each contains an average of 60-70 eggs and can be up to 200.
The pair of mantises is characterized by post-wedding cannibalism, the female, after being coupled, or even during the act, starting from the head devours the male genitalia while continuing in coupling. This behavior is due to the need for rapid protein in egg production proof is that the breeding female, being well fed, often "save" the maschio.Si eat flies and other small insects.
Defense
They know easily camouflaged among the leaves, where buildings await their prey. To guard against attacks by animals antagonists the mantis suddenly opens its wings seem to get bigger.
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Comments (34)
Mondwin
Splendida si confonde con gli steli..per non farsi vedere!!!!Bellissima!!!!Bravissimo come al solito!!V:DDD.Ciao Whylma
neoexcello
Perfectly framed stick in the sticks!
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful image, well done.
renecyberdoc
awesome.i saw already one this morning from Rods two in one day wow.
durleybeachbum
Marvellous!! We don't have these here, wonderful to see yours!
Juliette.Gribnau
I am always fascinated by the heads of this little creatures... almost alien fabtastic capture !
emmecielle
Eccellente scatto, Mario! La "creatura" sembra che giochi a nascondino tra i ramoscelli proprio per sfuggire alle tue "attenzioni"! ;)
erlandpil
Wonderful image,great capture erland
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendida macrofotografia Mario.....!!! Complimento.....!!!!
DAVER2112
Splendid capture. It sure blends in well. :)
rainbows
A superb capture, dear Mario. I am not brave enough for this insect. I am glad we do not have them here. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
alanwilliams
super picture
jayfar
Fabulous shot and info Mario.
MrsLubner
this is a very stunning mantis. Different from any I've seen here. The variation in color is interesting and the longer body as well. Stellar shot.
Faemike55
Fantastic capture of this beauty!
alessimarco
Amazing capture!!!
Sea_Dog
Superb image! Wonderfully sharp detail and composition.
dochtersions
A fantastic image, Mario. Outstanding!!!
anitalee
Great shot
THROBBE
Excellent work!!!
annie5
Very sharp..super capture Mario! :)
flavia49
splendida cattura!!
kleinhoon
Great shot of this amazing animal..!!
drifterlee
Fantastic shot!!!!!
MaraP
Fantastci macro!
MrsRatbag
These would be so easy to miss! Fantastic capture!
alida
she likes playing around
jmb007
belle Mantis religiosa LINNAEUS!!!! buona notte ancora
sandra46
bellissima foto, io non l'ho mai vista di persona!
psyoshida
Hard to tell him from the reeds. You have good eyes my friend! Beautiful capture and perfect POV as always. The light is heavenly!! Duro per dirgli dalle canne. Avete buoni occhi il mio amico! Bello bloccaggio e POV perfetta come sempre. La luce è celestiale!!