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Field Notes

Description:

Praying Mantid of some kind - Looks like it is carrying 2 leaves on its back - Green with reddish tips in places...

Habitat:

I found it in our garden

Notes:

Looks amazing!!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Dan Doucette
That is amazing! I've seen a similar one but in Colombia. I'm not sure what is it exactly but they are known as leaf mantids or shield mantids.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2015

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