Mantis
Wildlife in the Garden
Mantis by Melchiorre Pizzitola
Image details - Mantis
| Photographer: | Melchiorre Pizzitola |
| Competition: | Competition 12 |
| Category: | Wildlife in the Garden |
| Location: | Olbia, Sardinia, Italy |
Description
Amongst the leaves of a succulent, I found this mantis, searching for prey. The soft pastel colours create an interesting juxtaposition against the sharp, unforgiving form of a predator at work.