Praying mantis from Bali
I found this fascinating little guy whilst staying in Menjangan in Bali.
There are over 2400 species of mantis described found usually in tropical and subtropical climate. They get their name from their standard upright posture with front legs held together. The females of many species are know for their practice of sexual cannibalism were the female will treat herself with the male as after sex snack! They also have three small simple eyes on the forhead as you can see in this image.
As nearly all ambush predators they wait for prey to come in range then grab them with their specialy adapted forelegs covered with little hooks.
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Awesome shot and perfect focus!!
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Great picture! I can see the little hooks on their arms you mentioned.
Cheers mat. They would be pretty damn scary if you where little bug.
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