The Side Eye

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A praying mantis can detect motion from up to 60 feet away, and I've definitely been spotted, given the look on its face as I approached to capture a shot as this European mantis hung in its preferred inverted hunting position!
Taken By
Cathy Curti
Taken On
September 14, 2026
Tagged
animal cricket_insect insect invertebrate mantids green arthropod yellow close-up
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Wildlife
  • Focal: 560
  • Lens Model: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
  • Shutter speed: 0.008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 18

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