10 Stunning Pictures of Mantises

Posted by Jill Harness in Animals & Pets, Art & Design, Living, Photography on September 27, 2011 at 3:29 pm

If you’re one of those people who think insects aren’t pretty, particularly big ones like the praying mantis, well then, you’d better take a look at this great BuzzFeed article that’s sure to change your mind.

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Man Taunts Mantis with His Thumb

Posted by John Farrier in Animals & Pets, Living, Video Clips on September 6, 2011 at 5:19 pm


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It’s called the idolomantis diabolica or Devil’s Flower Mantis. If you’re going to be named after a flower, that’s a pretty badass name to have.

If you ever meet one, don’t be afraid. They get energy that way.

-via Geekologie | Previously: Glamorous Insects

 
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Computer Bug

Posted by Miss Cellania in Animals & Pets, Video Clips on February 11, 2010 at 9:20 pm


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A praying mantis is trying to catch the cursor on a computer screen! After the video was recorded, the insect was taken outside and set loose. -via Arbroath

 
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Praying Mantis Catches a Hummingbird

Posted by Alex in Animals & Pets on September 9, 2009 at 12:36 pm


Photo: Sharon Fullingim

National Geographic reader Sharon Fullingim took this fantastic photo of a praying mantis catching a hummingbird (and believe it or not, this isn’t the first time we’ve featured such a story). Moral of the story? Don’t ever mess with a praying mantis.

From the National Geographic user submitted Daily Dozen (September – Week 1, no direct URL I’m afraid) – Thanks Marilyn!

 
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