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Photo by Vinny
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Description:

A praying mantis approx. 12cm long, just happened to catch a Blue Argus butterfly as we walked past. He wasted no time digging in and while he didn't mind the camera he kept an eye on me the whole time.

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Comments (6)
Vinny
Thanks Leanne and Armadues. Just happened to walk past as he caught the butterfly, otherwise I might have stepped on him!
Liana
I have never seen a Mantis chowing down. Love this series Vinny. Thank you for sharing :)
Vinny
Thanks for narrowing it down Forest Dragon, I'll check it out......
ForestDragon
Here is one image I found. It is quiet similar to yours. http://agspsrv34.agric.wa.gov.au/Ento/images/R_pulchella.jpg
ForestDragon
I have been searching around for a matching mantis for this beauty. I have not found an exact match yet. It might be a Rhodomantis species.

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PublishedOctober 9, 2015

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