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Mediterranean Mantis

Iris oratoria

Photo by OLU.GregLane
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Field Notes

Description:

Praying Mantis feeding on spider web

Habitat:

Backyard in Villa Park, CA.

Notes:

Found on screen door while swimming.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
OLU.GregLane
this appears to be a female praying mantis. Photos of males show a brown color.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2010

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