Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (male)

[CopperInMyVeins]

I'll say upfront that I had no control over the lighting in this situation, but I still like how these shots came out, mantises have so much "personality", I love photographing them.

 

[bugmankeith]

It looks like he is bashful by the way he is posing, they sure do have personality.

 

[LongDucDong]

Great pics!!!! I love mantids and spend alot of time photographing them as well, theyre great subjects. I also agree about the personality issue, theyre just great.