Empusa mantis

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:42 am

More pics of Empusa.

(#2 & #3 are details from #1)
I think we have a female here judging by five appendages behind the legs.

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 18.06.2007 15:04:26
Shutter speed value 1/500 s
Aperture value f/8
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:27 am

An incredible looking mantis Nikola..She really blends in perfectly with the bush she is on. Look how those arms rest together

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 6:56 am

That is an evil looking creature, will probably manifest itself during the apocolypse.

Interesting though how the legs "appear" to branch from one appendage. Great shots Nikola

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:15 am

Thanks guys!

I think it is an adult form of this kind.
Compare them.