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Mantid / praying mantis / preying mantis

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Description:

these insect belongs to Order Mantodea. they are widely known for their preying ability. their femur and tibia which have spines can cause considerable pain. also, they have the ability to blend in to their natural habitat.

they are closely linked to Order phasmatodea

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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
This would be a nice addition to the Marvelous Mantids of the World misson: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15738247
Neil Ross
Good spotting, David. Nice clear photo too.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2014

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