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Published: 2012-07-09 19:45:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 625; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 0
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This fellow emerged from some sort of cocoon. I took some pictures before he got his bearings and jumped away. Check out his amazing rainbow eyes!What do you suppose he might be? A baby praying mantis, perhaps? I'd love your thoughts!
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As *PixelBlender Commented already, this is not a praying mantis but a mantis-fly, they belong to a family of insects called Mantispidae. They're not actually related to one another at all, the identical arms are a result of convergent evolution - something was so good for the niche the animals specialised in they evolved separately multiple times.
Anyway, insect classification aside, this is a beautiful picture. The eyes are so vibrant and detailed, and I love the crispness of the edge of the wing!
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Thank you for this additional information. I'm so glad you like the picture. The eyes really are quite remarkable!
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This is a Mantid Fly. Even though it resembles a Praying Mantis, they are completely different species. Strange how two completely different creatures end up looking so alike!
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Thank you for your helpful comment! Insects can be quite fascinating, especially up close and in detail.
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