european praying mantis (mantis religiosa), close up

generated invertebrate insect animal arthropod flower leaf nature pest fly wing dragonfly beetle branch european praying mantis religiosa close elegant posture remarkable hunting skills slender body distinctive forelimbs held prayerlike position majestic exudes aura calm patience waits next prey predator guardian wildlife camouflage elegance green bug macro grasshopper isolated antenna closeup white wild preying insects portrait eyes background eating eye legg