Losing my mind for love


Posted by Mario Fiorucci on Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:28 pm

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Garden scene at the back of my house.
In this copulation of Praying Mantis, the female has eaten the head and part of the neck of the male, who will continue to copulate until he falls dying thanks to having a 2nd brain located in the stomach that allows him to continue with the action.

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by Swissblad on Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:43 pm
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Fascinating behaviour - great capture - lovely details and OOF background.
 

by Gavin Falck on Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:10 am
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Great capture of fascinating behaviour. The soft background highlights the crisp image beautifully.
 

by Eia on Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:56 pm
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Terrific detail and unusual behavior. Like the colors
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by Tom Whelan on Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:40 pm
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Excellent details and light - a fine behavioral image.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:57 pm
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Excellent portrayal of this gruesome behavior. I wonder if there is an explanation....
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