It is super clear in the pictures. But when I saw this on the ground, I mistook it for a leaf with a twig and I was about to pick it to throw away. It was super-steady with absolutely no movement. A reverse search reveals the insect as ‘Praying Mantis’. Nature is the master of creation.

their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name praying mantis
their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name praying mantis
mantises protect themselves by camouflage, most species being cryptically colored to resemble foliage or other background
mantises protect themselves by camouflage, most species being cryptically colored to resemble foliage or other background

#insects #insectsphotography #naturephotography #camouflauge


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