Chinese mantid (Tenodera ardifolia) hiding among bluestem grass stalks, displaying its near-perfect camouflage. Mantis remains absolutely still, waiti

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Chinese mantid (Tenodera ardifolia) hiding among bluestem grass stalks, displaying its near-perfect camouflage. Mantis remains absolutely still, waiting for a grasshopper or other prey to come within reach of its lightning-fast grasping front legs (visible below head).

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Size: 2592px × 3872px
Photo credit: © Gerry Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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