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Common Mantid Family
Polyspilota Aeruginosa
-33.9324, 18.4063
Field Notes
Description:
A large and formidable mantis reaching over 80mm in length. This mantis is very well known for rearing up and aggressively displaying its wings and those beautiful yellow and blue front legs. The front legs also carry a conspicuous black spot. This specimen was saved from our house cat that itself was quite intimidated from the display and the mantis was safely released.
Habitat:
Dry open savannah and fynbos. Very often attracted to lights
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 4, 2016
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