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An unidentified praying mantis in defens...
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Image #: DSC_4199-30001
Location: Krayan, Indonesia
Description: An unidentified praying mantis in defensive posture. When camouflage fails, many species of mantis assume a threatening posture by rearing up and spreading out their often colorful wings and forearms to appear larger and more threatening to scare off predators. (a green card was used as a backdrop in this photo).
Keywords: mantis | mantodea | praying mantis | defensive posture | wings | krayan | borneo | arthropods |