Second Instar Carolina Mantis

© David Guzman

Second Instar Carolina Mantis

Uploaded: April 03, 2010

Description

Mantodae:Mantidae:Stagmomantis carolina. This is the second instar, standing on my daughter's finger. This one is the offspring of my pet mantis shown earlier in this gallery. I am raising a few of this in my office...feeding them fruit flies.

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic April 03, 2010

Wow! You are truly defining the meaning of "macro" with shots like this. Great job!
#1255087

Michelle Alton April 04, 2010

Incredible work, David. #8508888

Maria A. Gonzalez April 04, 2010

Beautiful baby mantis,David...Excellent size comparison and great lighting and details...They are trully amazing critters...
Don't forget the crickets..
Amazing captured.. #8509163

David Guzman April 08, 2010

Thankyou all for the encouraging comments on this image. #8521207

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