The compound eyes excellent vision of a Stick Mantid keeps the camouflage of the body pattern so that prey will find little to warn them of danger.
The compound eyes with excellent vision of a Stick Mantid keeps the camouflage of the body pattern so that prey will find little to attract or warn them of danger.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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