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Praying mantis rendezvous

As I was about to exit the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu National Park, my attention was caught by this baby praying mantis which engaged in a staring contest, thus allowing me to freely observe its details through my lens.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Brazil
Camera: NIKON D3200
Copyright: © Jozsef Balint