Mantodea pics

[LongDucDong]

Just some random pics I wanted to share. Nothing special, no questions to ask, just sharing. Enjoy!

 

[CaptainChaos]

Very nice, i just love mantids! :clap:
If only they´d live longer... :?

 

[Texas Blonde]

Beautiful pictures. I love how alien mantids look, but your photos really make them look stunning! Feel free to share anytime.

 

[psionix]

that first one with the dialated pupils is crazy weird!

thanks for sharing, donger.

 

[LongDucDong]

Thanks for the comments guys!

psionix...they dont have pupils, believe it or not. I forget what makes them have that black dot, maybe someone could explain better than I could. LOL Whats even cooler is how their eyes go black at night (my T. aridifolia does it all the time, seemingly on call)...

 

[psionix]

yeah i know they don't have pupils... i almost put that in quotes but i figured it wasn't necessary...

 

[LongDucDong]

yeah i know they don't have pupils... i almost put that in quotes but i figured it wasn't necessary...

Ah, you never know these days. LOLOLOL Thanks for the comments though!

 

[Gemeines]

I agree with the others. These are wonderful images. Frameworthy and textbook quality.

I like the little black mantis in the 5th pic that looks like an ant mimic. Where did you find that? I dont believe I have ever seen this.

Again, great pictures!:clap:

 

[LongDucDong]

Thanks Gemeines! That small black one is a Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii.