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The Praying Mantis can be green or brown depending upon its environment. In the dry summers of the Sierra Nevada foothills, they are brown. They can rotate their triangular heads 180 degrees to scan their surroundings and patiently stalk their prey. They use their front legs to snare their prey, and the spikes to pin it in place. Mantis religiosa

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  • wow! The red of the watermelon makes the praying mantis look carved out of wood or made of bamboo. What contrast.
    Elaine @ 07-08-2009
  • Amazing watermelon. ;)
    Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 07-08-2009
  • A amazing small Monster ;)
    Mirco @ 07-09-2009
  • It looks like something from outer space, if you ask me, Jane! :)
    Ginnie @ 07-09-2009
  • Wow, the colors are amazing. I've only seen green Praying Mantis. Stunning macro.
    John Maslowski @ 07-09-2009
  • eep! these guys really creep me out.. excellent capture though, nice work! :)
    rian @ 07-09-2009
  • Love the details, beautiful macro!
    Ashish Sidapara @ 07-09-2009
  • c'est magnifique !!! bravo !
    Marie @ 07-09-2009
  • That is just magnificent! Who would have though a mantis would fly right onto a watermelon, great shot!
    Liang @ 07-09-2009
  • This is such a remarkable creature. It appears as if is thinking, planning and now turning it's head to ask you what you think too. Incredible image!
    bluechameleon @ 07-09-2009
  • Terrific macro...beautiful detail.
    Suzanne @ 07-09-2009
  • Do you mean they can change their colours like a chameleon
    Navin Harish @ 07-10-2009
  • Well, that's one heck of a photo...
    But from now on I'll be sure to check my watermelon for not only seeds, but Praying Mantises, the same way I always check my bananas for Tarantulas...
    Donald Kinney @ 07-10-2009
  • Extraordinary detail and capture. Must have been fun to find him/her perched on your watermelon!!!
    Marcie @ 07-10-2009
  • Color is amazing. And the bug does look like a weirdly beautiful wood carving. Nice!
    Laurie @ 07-10-2009
  • Your patriotic predator seems to be looking right back at you. His body in that color is a true summer treat. Let's hope he returns for more guest shots.
    Sourdough Mike @ 07-10-2009
  • Crazy capture! Definitely a good one. What an amazing creature. You did well.
    Bob Towery @ 07-10-2009
  • i love this! i've never seen a brown one. but, they're all so crazy looking. this is intensified by it walking on the bright red watermelon.
    grant @ 07-12-2009
  • Amazing shot!
    Kiran @ 07-12-2009
  • Holy smokes! I am note sure I would appreciate such a guest.... A wonderful, unique image!!
    Heidi @ 07-15-2009
  • A fun, and fierce, image.
    Jerry @ 07-16-2009

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Fourth of July Guest

Fourth of July Guest

The Praying Mantis can be green or brown depending upon its environment. In the dry summers of the Sierra Nevada foothills, they are brown. They can rotate their triangular heads 180 degrees to scan their surroundings and patiently stalk their prey. They use their front legs to snare their prey, and the spikes to pin it in place. Mantis religiosa

Latest Comment

  • wow! The red of the watermelon makes the praying mantis look carved out of wood or made of bamboo. What contrast.
    Elaine @ 07-08-2009
  • Amazing watermelon. ;)
    Mindy | f-stopMarin @ 07-08-2009
  • A amazing small Monster ;)
    Mirco @ 07-09-2009
  • It looks like something from outer space, if you ask me, Jane! :)
    Ginnie @ 07-09-2009
  • Wow, the colors are amazing. I've only seen green Praying Mantis. Stunning macro.
    John Maslowski @ 07-09-2009
  • eep! these guys really creep me out.. excellent capture though, nice work! :)
    rian @ 07-09-2009
  • Love the details, beautiful macro!
    Ashish Sidapara @ 07-09-2009
  • c'est magnifique !!! bravo !
    Marie @ 07-09-2009
  • That is just magnificent! Who would have though a mantis would fly right onto a watermelon, great shot!
    Liang @ 07-09-2009
  • This is such a remarkable creature. It appears as if is thinking, planning and now turning it's head to ask you what you think too. Incredible image!
    bluechameleon @ 07-09-2009
  • Terrific macro...beautiful detail.
    Suzanne @ 07-09-2009
  • Do you mean they can change their colours like a chameleon
    Navin Harish @ 07-10-2009
  • Well, that's one heck of a photo...
    But from now on I'll be sure to check my watermelon for not only seeds, but Praying Mantises, the same way I always check my bananas for Tarantulas...
    Donald Kinney @ 07-10-2009
  • Extraordinary detail and capture. Must have been fun to find him/her perched on your watermelon!!!
    Marcie @ 07-10-2009
  • Color is amazing. And the bug does look like a weirdly beautiful wood carving. Nice!
    Laurie @ 07-10-2009
  • Your patriotic predator seems to be looking right back at you. His body in that color is a true summer treat. Let's hope he returns for more guest shots.
    Sourdough Mike @ 07-10-2009
  • Crazy capture! Definitely a good one. What an amazing creature. You did well.
    Bob Towery @ 07-10-2009
  • i love this! i've never seen a brown one. but, they're all so crazy looking. this is intensified by it walking on the bright red watermelon.
    grant @ 07-12-2009
  • Amazing shot!
    Kiran @ 07-12-2009
  • Holy smokes! I am note sure I would appreciate such a guest.... A wonderful, unique image!!
    Heidi @ 07-15-2009
  • A fun, and fierce, image.
    Jerry @ 07-16-2009

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