An Idolomorpha lateralis nymph from Africa, also known as the the Alien Head mantis for good reason.
*** I had to re-upload this image because I deleted it by accident. It was a previous Editors Choice and Photo of the Day on June 14, 2018. ***
The Alien Head Mantis
90mm · f/14 · 1/40s · ISO 100
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7 Comments
spectacular!
Thank you so much 😃
Just perfect!
Thank you so much!!!
Lovely image, just not convinced by the crop ratio. I love your images. Inspired and inspiring. Thank you.
Very nice! Almost looks like the mantis is covered in copper.
Magical!!!! 👏