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Praying Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
The Praying Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) occurs across much of the southern United States. This species is sometimes called Carolina Mantis as well. The first 3 shots here were taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in November, 2009, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 180mm Macro lens.
The Praying Mantis in the next 3 shots was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in November, 2010. These three images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash.