Praying mantis perched on top of a black object.

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Full body portrait of a green and brown preying mantis sitting on a black square object with its front legs up and turned to look towards the camera.

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Size: 4256px × 2831px
Location: Maryland, USA
Photo credit: © Katherine Gaines / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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