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The sublime camouflage of the Praying Mantis.

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by Yvan from St-Jérôme CA on 10 May 2026
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A long time ago (2014), with a Canon Rebel Xti, 52mm focal length with a close-up lens +1 diopter. The praying mantises reach their final size in the month of August. Exposure data: 1/160 sec at f/16 in full sunshine

  • Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • Focal: 52 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.00625 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 16
tagged: animal cricket_insect insect invertebrate mantis plant arthropod

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