Chinese Mantid - Tenodera aridifolia

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I'm fairly certain this is a Chinese Mantid. Anyone feel free to correct me, but please provide a reference link.


#1

2011-10-09 - Studio Macro A (11 of 54).jpg by The Fantastic G, on Flickr


#2

2011-10-09 - Studio Macro A (17 of 54).jpg by The Fantastic G, on Flickr


#3

2011-10-09 - Studio Macro A (22 of 54).jpg by The Fantastic G, on Flickr


#4

2011-10-09 - Studio Macro A (30 of 54).jpg by The Fantastic G, on Flickr


#5

2011-10-09 - Studio Macro A (32 of 54).jpg by The Fantastic G, on Flickr


Thanks for looking!

 

[orionmystery]

Nice captures. She sure loved to pose

 

[TheFantasticG]

Thanks, and she did. She was getting ready to let a set of eggs to boot.

 

[kyrontf]

Great shots! The last one is my favourite.

 

[TheFantasticG]

Thanks, Kryon.

 

[jrice12]

Just my opinions:
Overall, not a bad set.

#1 seems not to be in perfect focus. #2 Background might be a bit busy. #3 shows some interest in the pose but leg sticking up at right is a bit distracting and competes. #4 has some exposure issues but I like the lines of the legs. #5 has some more exposure issues but seems to tell a story - also has good composition.

 

[TheFantasticG]

Thanks for the input, jrice.