Mantises Collection

Praying mantis head, close up

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Campion Flower and Praying Mantis, from the series Seiteis Flowers and Birds
425529 Campion Flower and Praying Mantis, from the series Seiteis Flowers and Birds, 1916 (colour woodblock print) by Seitei, Watanabe (1851-1919); 20.8x31.5 cm; Arthur M

Alien encounter
Jimmy Hoffman

Mantis on vegetation near the sand dunes, Dalyan Delta, Turkey, August 2009

Praying mantis on a plant stem

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

Praying mantis on white background; St. albert alberta canada

Praying mantis on a blue background; St. albert alberta canada

Praying Mantis (Mantodea), Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

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Praying mantis (Blue winged mantis) - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Praying mantis (Blue winged mantis) - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Praying mantis (Blue winged mantis) - head on close up - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Praying mantis (Blue winged mantis) - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Orchid mantis - adult male - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Orchid mantis - adult male - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Orchid mantis - adult male - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Orchid mantis - adult male - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Orchid mantis - adult male - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Orchid mantis - mature female - Taken under controlled conditions in UK Date:

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Praying mantis (Violin mantis) - Taken under controlled conditions - UK Date:

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Praying mantis (Violin mantis) - Taken under controlled conditions - UK Date:

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Praying mantis (Violin mantis) - Taken under controlled conditions - UK Date:

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Praying Mantis / Springbox Mantis - resting head down - Taken under controlled conditions - UK Date:

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Praying Mantis(Springbox Mantis) - Close up - Taken under controlled conditions - UK Date:

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Praying Mantis Praying Mantis on plant Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Praying Mantis Praying Mantis moulted exoskeleton Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Praying Mantis Praying Mantis moulted exoskeleton Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Praying Mantis on stick. Date:

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Praying Mantis and moth. Date:

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Praying Mantis and moth. Date:

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Praying Mantis on pink flowers. Date:

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Praying Mantis on pink flowers. Date:

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Conehead Mantis. Date:

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European Dwarf Mantis on white background. Date:

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Praying Mantis. Date:

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European Ground Mantis on white background. Date:

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Praying Mantis (European Mantis) mating. Date:

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Conehead Mantis nymph waiting for prey in perfect mimicry. Date:

Praying Mantis (Mantodea) in the Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis - Tanzania. Date:

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"Mantises: Masters of Stealth and Grace in the Natural World" In the vast wilderness of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, a mesmerizing sight awaits - the Desert Praying Mantis. With its striking head held high, resembling a pious prayer, this mantis species captivates all who lay eyes on it. Its delicate yet formidable presence is reminiscent of an alien encounter. Amongst vibrant Campion Flowers, another enchanting scene unfolds as a Praying Mantis delicately perches itself. Seitei's Flowers and Birds series immortalizes this extraordinary moment where nature's beauty intertwines with the grace of these fascinating creatures. Venturing to Turkey's Dalyan Delta reveals yet another spectacle - a Mantis clinging onto vegetation amidst towering sand dunes. In August 2009, this snapshot captured not only the intricate details of its body but also showcased how effortlessly it blends into its surroundings. From one captivating image to another, each picture (No. 11980556-48) tells a unique story about these remarkable insects. Their elongated bodies and slender limbs allow them to maneuver through their environment with unparalleled agility and can more than just visually stunning; they are skilled hunters too. With lightning-fast reflexes and sharp mandibles, they strike fear into their prey while remaining virtually invisible themselves. These images serve as reminders that even within our own backyards or across continents lies an entire world waiting to be explored - one inhabited by mantises who have mastered both camouflage and patience in their quest for survival.