The photogenic Ghost

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Gongylus gongylodes/ Wandering Violin Mantis (female)

A candid shot of the magnificently photogenic Wandering mantis which was thankfully cooperative enough to pose with the wonderful backdrop of the dense trail. The mighty ghost had temporarily taken into the defensive pose with its front legs, the preying ones, bent together into a compact form.

EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100mm macro
F/7.1
Shutterspeed 1/500
ISO 200
Handheld, External flash fired

Location: Shilonda trail

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Nice camouflage. Except seasoned guys it would be difficult for normal people to notice. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mrudul Godbole]

Agree it is totally impossible to recognise it with such amazing camouflage. Anyone can mistake it for a twig . Nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.