Alien

[carlos58]

hello everyone
portrait of European Dwarf Mantis (Ameles spallanzania)
They look exactly like the aliens of science fiction films
insects wildlife photographed in nature
Male

Female

 

[Trever1t]

There's a reason they look similar too the movie creations....they are naturally respulsive, familiar enough but the average person never sees them so enlarged.....freaky and scary!

 

[cgipson1]

Bill... that is not true for every one! I know people that I find more repulsive than any insect!

Carlo, lovely shots! Wonderful detail!

 

[Trever1t]

to think I used to play with these when I was a kid. If they were man-sized we would most definitely be prey.

 

[cgipson1]

to think I used to play with these when I was a kid. If they were man-sized we would most definitely be prey.

Imagine what a 40lb jumping spider would be like! lol!

 

[4meandthem]

Mantis are super predators. There are videos of them eating mice,snakes,birds,taratulas. I really like the first shot. I have not seen one since I was kid.

 

[carlos58]

thanks everyone for comments

 

[TheFantasticG]

Very very nice shots, Mr. Carlos. Thanks for posting them up.

 

[bunadski]

Great images! First shot for me is the best, looks like the mantis got something to say.