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False Garden Mantid

Pseudomantis albofimbriata

Photo by Christiane
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Description:

False Garden Mantids have two colour forms - they can be green or light brown with a dark spot on inner side of each of the strong spiny front "arms". Adults have a large abdomen. Females have short wings that only cover half of the abdomen. Males have wings that cover the length of the abdomen. They have a typical mantis triangular-shaped head and large compound eyes.

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Very nice series - love the last shot!
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013

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