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Looking into the camera
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Copyright: Joy Kelley (rkyobo) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 29 W: 5 N: 21] (213)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-26
Categories: Insects
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-09-26 5:18
Viewed: 1407
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The praying mantids, or praying mantises, are carnivorous insects that belong to the family. There are about 2,000 species of mantids. The biggest praying mantises are the Tenodera and the Archimantis, which are six inches long! The smallest praying mantis is the Bolbe pygmaea, which is only 2/5 of an inch, or one-centimeter. Unbelievably, some scientists agree the mantis is closely related to the cockroach. The name "mantis" comes from the Greek word for 'prophet' or 'soothsayer.'

Praying mantises are terrific pest exterminators. They keep down the population of bugs that are a threat to farming. A master of disguise, the praying mantis can be an able assistant to farmer and gardener. Look carefully in your backyard. Perhaps that deceptive shape is a praying mantis poised for his next meal.

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Rhyobo, good close up of the mantis, nice and sharp and he stands out clearly against the green background.
Kathleen

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