Violin Mantis - Macro View

Violin Mantis (Gongylus gongylodes): Took one of my little buddies outside for a video shoot. Shakes its booty and does the mantis dance for the viewers. I think Monday must be his scheduled day for feet cleaning, or more likely he didn’t like walking on that sticky tomato plant. Not the best lighting - the sun was going down. More shots of the violins in days to come... These are truly some of the most beautiful and interesting insects to keep as pets - so aware and reactive. It’s like hol