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Dead leaf mantis

Acanthops sp.

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Mr. Goldfish
Many other genera of mantises that look like this too me.
Christine Y.
Wow, what an amazing find! Fantastic pictures as well!!
RiekoS
Very special! I agree with dandoucette. Last picture shows all the details of this special mantis.
Dan Doucette
I agree, fantastic! I like your last pic best.

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Mantids of Parana, Brazil
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PublishedJune 2, 2013

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