This fascinating creature, native to the Mediterranean region, is known for its unique triangular head and elongated antennae. Don't be fooled by its otherworldly appearance – it's not an alien visitor! The mantis uses its sharp eyesight and predatory instincts to ambush unsuspecting prey. Photographer Marta Albareda has captured this stunning close-up of the conehead … [Read more...] about Nope. Not Alien. Macro Photography: Conehead Praying Mantis (Empusa pennata)!
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Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
You might be shocked to learn that a praying mantis can actually kill and consume a hummingbird. However, only large mantises up to 4 inches long are able to capture a hummingbird. However, if a mantis is hungry and a hummingbird enters its area of interest, it will probably use its powerful forearms to attack and capture the small bird. especially if the mantis is lurking … [Read more...] about Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber
Embedded within a clear piece of amber, a small praying mantis sits at attention, frozen forever in time. The object, which is just over one inch tall, sold for $6,000 in 2016 through Heritage Auctions. The pristine piece of Dominican Republic amber provides a unique glimpse at this amazing mantis. The amber itself derives from the extinct Hymenaea protera, a … [Read more...] about 30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber
A Pristine Piece of Amber Has a Praying Mantis That is 30 Million Years Old Preserved in it
A tiny praying mantis is imbedded inside a clear piece of amber, poised and frozen in place. The object, which is just over one inch tall, sold for $6,000 in 2016 through Heritage Auctions. The immaculate chunk of Dominican Republic amber provides a unique glimpse at this amazing mantis. The extinct Hymenaea protera, a prehistoric leguminous tree, is where the amber itself … [Read more...] about A Pristine Piece of Amber Has a Praying Mantis That is 30 Million Years Old Preserved in it