Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii 6

Artist: Igor Siwanowicz;
Exposure Date: 2009:12:31 18:20:10;
ImageDescription: Adult male Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobrotra wahlbergii) posing on the pistil of a hibiscus flower . At rest, wings lay flat along the abdomen; when threatened, mantis rises them up to display a pair of eyespots. The front wings of both sexes are colourful and have a "number 9" eyespot. The male measures 3.5 cm. The insect is native to South and East Africa.;
Make: Canon;
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II;
ExposureTime: 1/125 s;
FNumber: f/14;
ISOSpeedRatings: 200;
ExposureProgram: Manual;
ExposureBiasValue: 0/1;
MeteringMode: Pattern;
Flash: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode;
FocalLength: 100 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows;