Camouflaged ground mantis (Eremiaphila baueri) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar
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Fri 12 Mar 2010 02:57:00 - Exposure: 1/160 sec - Aperture: F/32. - Focal length: 105 mm - ISO 200
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Album 842: Harrarah - Zubara, Qatar, March 12 - 13, 2010
The image depicts a ground mantis situated on the ground amidst rocks and sand.
**Subject:**
* The subject is an Eremiaphila baueri, commonly referred to as a Camouflaged Ground Mantis.
* It appears to be a female due to its larger size compared to males of the species.
* The insect's body is covered with small holes, indicating it has shed its skin in recent weeks.
**Environment:**
* The mantis is positioned on top of rocks and sand, which are characteristic features of a desert landscape.
* The image was captured in Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, on March 12, 2010. – AI vision
