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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Camouflage of the Praying Mantis

My brother called me outside to look at the weird bug he has found. Insects are amazing creatures, and this Praying Mantis is not an exception. He looked a lot like the grass he was hiding in. He's truly the master of camouflage.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America
Camera: SLT-A37
Copyright: © Maria Martysevich