Violin Mantis

© Gareth Robinson

Violin Mantis

Uploaded: March 10, 2009

Description

Gongylus Gongyloides
This is a new species to my captive mantis breeding program.
Another weird and wonderful sample of the world of nature.
Shot at f16 with sb24 for main light and an sb25 with blue gel fired onto a piece of fake fur to give a more natural background.

Comments

Daniella Puente March 10, 2009

Amazing...first time I see one like this! #1096010

Monnie Ryan March 10, 2009

What an interesting mantis -- I've never seen one before either. Neat! #7267245

Rebecca K. Lefferts March 10, 2009

Amazing shot- and what an awesome mantis! Very interesting posture. #7267388

March 10, 2009

Awesome capture Gareth! Very sharp, good composition, and the mantis is one I have enjoyed inspecting closely because it is so cool. #7268082

Summer A. Kozisek March 11, 2009

Great macro, and very cool critter! #7274431

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