Photo Feature
Praying mantis
<p>The praying mantis is easily discernible by its unique stance and peculiar head structure. Its front legs act like modified claws, lined with severely sharp spines making it a formidable predator; they can capture relatively larger prey such as frogs and rodents!</p>
<p>Photographer: Yogendra Joshi<br />
Location: Pune, Maharashtra<br />
Details: Camera: Canon EOS 550D, Lens: Sigma 70-300 mm. + Raynox DCR 250 Aperture: f/14, Shutter speed: 1/200 sec., ISO 200, Focal length: 70 mm. Image taken: March 6, 2014, 5:54 p.m.</p>