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"Stick Like: The Masters of Camouflage in Tuscany's Wild" In the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany, Italy, a fascinating creature reigns supreme - the Cone-head Mantis

Background imageStick Like Collection: Picture No. 10983544

Picture No. 10983544
Conehead Mantis - adult perched on a branch - with moon Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Empusa pennata) Date:

Background imageStick Like Collection: Picture No. 10983543

Picture No. 10983543
Conehead Mantis - adult perched on a branch - with moon Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Empusa pennata) Date:

Background imageStick Like Collection: Picture No. 10983542

Picture No. 10983542
Conehead Mantis - young specimen Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Empusa pennata) Date:

Background imageStick Like Collection: Cone-head Mantis - nymph in the night - Italy

Cone-head Mantis - nymph in the night - Italy
RD-279 Cone-head Mantis - nymph in the night Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageStick Like Collection: Cone-head Mantis - male - Tuscany - Italy

Cone-head Mantis - male - Tuscany - Italy
RD-283 Cone-head Mantis - male Tuscany - Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageStick Like Collection: Cone-head Mantis - adult male - Tuscany - Italy

Cone-head Mantis - adult male - Tuscany - Italy
RD-287 Cone-head Mantis - adult male Tuscany - Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageStick Like Collection: Cone-head Mantis - male - Italy

Cone-head Mantis - male - Italy
RD-310 Cone-head Mantis - male Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageStick Like Collection: Cone-head Mantis - in habitat - Tuscany - Italy

Cone-head Mantis - in habitat - Tuscany - Italy
RD-309 Cone-head Mantis - in habitat Tuscany - Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageStick Like Collection: Cone-head Mantis - nymph - Italy

Cone-head Mantis - nymph - Italy
RD-312 Cone-head Mantis - nymph Italy Empusa pennata Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageStick Like Collection: Stick grasshopper

Stick grasshopper (Proscopiidae family). These stick-like insects are native to Central and South America. Photographed in the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador


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"Stick Like: The Masters of Camouflage in Tuscany's Wild" In the enchanting landscapes of Tuscany, Italy, a fascinating creature reigns supreme - the Cone-head Mantis. With its remarkable ability to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, this master of disguise is truly stick-like. Picture No. 10983544 reveals the majestic beauty of an adult male Cone-head Mantis perched gracefully on a branch. Its slender body and elongated limbs mimic that of a twig, making it nearly impossible to spot amidst the lush greenery. As night falls over Italy, Picture No. 10983543 captures a nymph Cone-head Mantis emerging from its hiding place. Bathed in moonlight, this miniature marvel showcases intricate patterns on its delicate exoskeleton as it embarks on nocturnal adventures. The males take center stage in Picture No. 10983542 and Picture No. 10983541 as they display their vibrant wingspans and antennae proudly. These dapper gentlemen use their striking appearance not only to attract mates but also to intimidate potential predators. Even during their early stages of life, these mantises possess incredible camouflage skills showcased in Picture No. 10983540 and Picture No. 10983539 where tiny nymphs effortlessly blend with leaves and twigs around them. Tuscany's natural habitats provide ideal settings for these elusive creatures as seen in Picture No. 10983538 and Picture No. 10983537 where they find refuge among flora native to the region. Whether it's an adult male basking under the Tuscan sun (Picture No. 10983536) or a curious nymph exploring its surroundings (Picture No. 1083535), each moment captured highlights their extraordinary talent for mimicry. These captivating images offer us glimpses into the secret lives of these stick-like wonders found throughout Italy's picturesque countryside – reminding us that sometimes true beauty lies in the art of blending in.