13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Baby Praying Mantis
This is a macro photograph of a baby praying mantis emerging from the egg case. The egg case was deposited in my front garden at the end of last summer. I did not think any would hatch as our winter was harsh temperature wise. I was in the right place at the right time to catch this moment. The baby mantis pictured here is barely 1 inch long.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 05.2015 |
Photo Location: | Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T3 |
Copyright: | © Kathy Ackerman |