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Posted by Mario Fiorucci on Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:36 am

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This female praying mantis has put her ootheca (An ootheca contains very few eggs with a foamy protein that hardens in contact with methane, forming a protective cover where after several months the baby mantises are born) in a place where it is difficult to see it for its mimicry with the environment. After hunting this poor bee, the praying mantis returns to the place where she will put some more ootheca. (I hope you understand my English as a translator). A warm hug

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Canon EF 100-400 4,5-5,6 IS USM
ISO 1600 f 13 1/250 400

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by david fletcher on Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:49 pm

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Interesting close up Mario. Fabulous details and info.

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by Tom Whelan on Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:00 pm

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A vivid portrait of the feeding mantis and egg case.

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by Darren5907 on Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:56 am

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Nice pose and action packed.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:26 am

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Well seen! I would never have guessed what that was-thanks for the description. (English is excellent!). A very interesting, story-telling shot with excellent detail. I like that you used the 100-400 to get this-telephoto can be great for macro!

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