Biochemist and photographer Igor Siwanowicz has spent the last seven years carefully acquiring, breeding and capturing bizarre and visually stunning images of his alien subjects.
Taken in a home studio in Munich, Germany, Mr Siwanowicz studies the habits and physiology of these compelling creatures, which gives him the edge when it comes to producing thought-provoking imagery.
Here are some pictures of praying mantis and other insects captured in extreme close-up.
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| two lovely praying mantis |
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| two close up praying mantis |
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| Colorful Praying Mantis |
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| Praying mantis showing its beautiful wings |
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| Praying mantis raising his hands |
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| Stag beetles grappling and fighting |
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| Brahmin moth-caterpillar |
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| A giant green pill millipede curls up |
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| Crested Gecko standing up |
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| Red-eyed tree frogs climbing into the vines |
