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Praying Mantis on Lavender Stem

A green praying mantis with a triangular head and large compound eyes is perched on a lavender stem against a blurred purple floral background.

A green European praying mantis turning its triangular head toward the camera while perched on a lavender stem in Provence, bright midday sun, large compound eyes in sharp focus, 90mm macro lens, macro photography See more

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