Looks Can Be Deceiving by Flint_Hawk
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Description
When the Mantis is observed in repose, the distinctive posture of their first pair of legs gives the appearance that the insect is praying. This is how they received their common name, “Praying Mantis”. However these front legs have actually been adapted for catching prey.
Credits:
Nature's Wonders Mantises (European Mantis) by Ken _Gilliland at Renderosity
Lisa's Botanicals - Forget-Me-Not by Lisas_Botanicals at Renderosity
Legends of Fantasy by Svena at Renderosity
Bramble Blossom Backgrounds by Susan McKivergan, AKA Sveva at Renderosity
Comments (13)
Gisela
Wonderful rezadora. Very goo Flint.
eekdog
i always enjoyed them snatching a grasshopper as they pass by one of these.
MeInOhio
Very nice image!
bugsnouveau Online Now!
Very cool work
contedesfees
Ken _Gilliland deserves a medal. His virtual menagerie is outstanding.
starship64 Online Now!
Fantastic work!
Paulienchen
Ein wunderschönes Bild
poser4me Online Now!
This is very nice.
Ken _Gilliland
nicely done
DianeD
Very beautiful!
madame
This is a beautiful composition with soft colors and very interesting informations !!
APlusDesign
Maybe they are just praying they can catch their prey :) Beautiful colours and composition
midinick
WOW! Beautiful scene :)