Focus Stacked Image of a Mantis Eye Brush
Dec 5, 2022 23:26:21 #
Mark suggested that I search my preserved mantis for its "eye brushes" which are located on its front legs above the elbow. He explained to me how they use them to keep their eyes clean and gave me a link that showed me where to look for them.
It took a bit of manipulation of the mantis and I eventually was able to locate it looking through 10X magnification. These hairs are highly specialized; if you look closely, you will see that each hair has bristle-like feathers to brush debris from its eyes.
I staged the Carolina mantis to show its eyes and why keeping them clean is important for an ambush predator such as the mantis.
It took a bit of manipulation of the mantis and I eventually was able to locate it looking through 10X magnification. These hairs are highly specialized; if you look closely, you will see that each hair has bristle-like feathers to brush debris from its eyes.
I staged the Carolina mantis to show its eyes and why keeping them clean is important for an ambush predator such as the mantis.
Dec 6, 2022 05:24:09 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Mark suggested that I search my preserved mantis f... (show quote)
Fantastic image!!!
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Very interesting images and information. Thanks for sharing.
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raymondh wrote:
🎵 Nothing could be finer . . .! 
by the way. That's NORTH Carolina....NOT South. LOL
Dec 6, 2022 07:34:15 #
Ray D
Loc: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sippy... You are "hands down" the very best ! Outstanding images !
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Dec 6, 2022 09:11:24 #
Amazing stacks, Gary. Who would have thought about brushing the eyes! Nature is awesome.
Dec 6, 2022 09:21:41 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic image!!!
Thanks for dropping by, Manglesphoto.
Dec 6, 2022 09:23:53 #
raymondh wrote:
🎵 Nothing could be finer . . .!
Thanks, Raymondh. I know the song well, however, I suspect that it will be lost to the younger generations.
Dec 6, 2022 09:24:26 #
Vaun's photography wrote:
Very interesting images and information. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Vaun. Glad that you could stop by.
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