This image captures an Empusa pennata gracefully clinging to a curving plant stem, set against a dark, moody background, highlighting the detailed tex

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This image captures an Empusa pennata gracefully clinging to a curving plant stem, set against a dark, moody background, highlighting the detailed textures of both insect and plant

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Size: 4499px × 3000px
Photo credit: © Addictive Stock / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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