It's Got Wings! by Sunster

Photography • Animals • posted on Aug 30, 2003

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I don't know about you folks but I didn't know a Praying Mantis had wings. Well, this one does!

Comments (20)

cynlee

11:03PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

i've seen them fly but have never gotten a good look at their wings... congrats & thanks on this! :] ...oooooooooohhhhh ...wow... how odd

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Tommy3D

11:14PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

Wow, I didn't know they had wings either. Great macro shot Sunny!! Glad it let you sneak up and this pic!!

wgreenlee1

11:20PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

What a beautiful site to behold....This mantis is rock'n that thing aint he?Great picture!

Tedz

11:50PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

It's People like You that are responsible for Cloning Dolly the Sheep! Do not interfere with Mother Nature , Frankinsunster! Yes! You didn't even suspect I knew.....You are His Daugter....You are Frankinsunster! Muuuuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!

Sunster

11:52PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

Haha, well the truth is out Mr Bigmouth! :)

BowOnix

11:56PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

Hi Sunster, can you tell me (us) about your setup..camera, close up lens or else ? Nice shot indeed :)

Sunster

11:58PM | Sat, 30 August 2003

Sure Bow, it's just a Nikon CoolPix 775 set on Macro. Oh, and I had to stand on a stool to get the shot, does that help? ;)

mooncat

12:22AM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Holy mother of Pearl! that is no Praying Mantis that is the queen Alien herself...get back in your space scooter and scatadle. Excellent capture.

Tanialmeida

1:50AM | Sun, 31 August 2003

oh my Sunny what an excellent capture, i wouldn't like to be face to face with this alien mantis for sure ;0] wonderful shot!!!

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borsy

1:53AM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Excellent image!!!! Beautiful detail!!!

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tallpindo

3:50AM | Sun, 31 August 2003

It is us guys that need to be cool toward praying mantis and black widow shots. Behind the excellent capture is bordello behavior unacceptable to our bravado. Realize that we have access to the enemies of this creature. I bet a paper wasp would like to chew that twisting abdomen right off.

PapaGuru

5:32AM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Standing on a chair hey! Well it was worthwile, thank you for sharing, great.

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danob

12:48PM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Wow never knew they had such lovely wings..Looks intent on something or other..

dragonfly2000

1:14PM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Outstanding grab shot - hollywood has nothing on these insect folks.

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SophiaDeer

4:05PM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Wonderful photograph!! I think Praying Mantises are very beautiful creatures!

funkandjazz

8:56PM | Sun, 31 August 2003

Excellent capture! never seen one so close before... :)

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gunsan

1:40AM | Mon, 01 September 2003

Never could imagine they had so beautiful wings! What a super shot, and good you not fell off that chair :-)

moonfish

10:45AM | Mon, 01 September 2003

What a delightful capture!!! Much appreciated on this grey day...

Michelle A.

4:45PM | Wed, 03 September 2003

Like a magic trick....see me pull these wings out of my hat! Wonderful capture!

OperaFan22

3:52PM | Thu, 25 December 2003

Superb capture of the wings! Some species of mantids posess wings. I've taken some pictures of mantids I found in the backyard, but their wings were premature. I did find an adult with full grown wings; however, it flew away before I can capture his image. :-(