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Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) on an orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.) waiting to catch its prey.

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) on an orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.) waiting to catch its prey.
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NIKON D600

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Aperture f/11.0 ISO 160 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 800/10

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Feb, 2015

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WOW! Gorgeous! Beautiful shot.

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What a world;it's such a rarity to see such exotica, and this image brings us closer to understanding evolutionary linking. So beautiful! Truly the art of Nature!

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