Chinese Praying Mantis Looking For Prey is a photograph by Leslie Crotty which was uploaded on October 9th, 2013.
Chinese Praying Mantis Looking For Prey
THIS IS A MACRO CLOSEUP OF THE CHINESE PRAYING MANTIS AND A SNAIL MEETING EACH OTHER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY BACKYARD GARDEN. BOTH SEEM VERY CURIOUS... more
Title
Chinese Praying Mantis Looking For Prey
Artist
Leslie Crotty
Medium
Photograph
Description
THIS IS A MACRO CLOSEUP OF THE CHINESE PRAYING MANTIS AND A SNAIL MEETING EACH OTHER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY BACKYARD GARDEN. BOTH SEEM VERY CURIOUS OF EACH OTHER! AS TIME WENT ON THE MANTIS TRIED BITING THE SNAIL ON HIS SHELL BUT TO NO AVAIL. HIS PERSISTENCE PAID OFF AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES, HE THEN STARTED TO NIBBLE ON THE HEAD OF THE SNAIL! THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I EVER ENCOUNTERED A MEETING LIKE THIS! IT WAS VERY INTERESTING SO I GRABBED MY CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHED IT! I USED A 140 MACRO LENS TRYING TO GET AS CLOSE AS I POSSIBLY COULD! THIS MANTIS IS GREAT FOR THE ECO SYSTEM IN THAT IT PREYS ON AND KILLS OTHER INSECTS THAT MAYBE HARMFUL TO ONE'S FRUIT OR VEGETABLE GARDENS. A MUST FOR ANY FARMER TO HAVE GROWING ALL THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THEY HAVE!
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October 9th, 2013
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Comments (6)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
What an interesting story and such beautiful colors and silky textures. Amazing work!
Randy Rosenberger
Leslie, it just doesn't get any better than this macro magical exposure of this fine capture. Love it! It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. Fave and vote Forever, Elvis
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