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Field Notes

Description:

A large mantis with a green abdomen and brown neck/head.

Habitat:

Desert in Ayers Rock, Australia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
thrownshuriken
I dont know... those pictures seemed a little more robust than this one. But thanks for the suggestions, I appreciate it!
ForestDragon
Very nice find! This could be a male Large Brown Mantid, Archimantis latistyla: http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_mantids/BrownMantids.htm See what you think!

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PublishedJanuary 3, 2014

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