Thursday, April 15, 2010

Colourful, Tiny, But Deadly

Yet another one of these tiny mantids were spotted by the low shrubs near my old house again. I had spotted one the last time I was in India too. These tiny mantids may look really cute and colourful but they sure are deadly, with fast and steady front legs that snatch any small prey that comes too close.
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The small insect was pretty shy and tried to hide under the leaves of the plant when I came close to photograph it. However, I did get a few clear shots, as well as one where it is walking away.
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