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Praying Mantis

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

About ten days back I had photographed a half dark half green praying mantis on this potted Hibiscus plant but was not happy with the results. Went back today to find an all-green (except some dark marks on its back) Praying mantis. Same size as the other one.

Habitat:

On leaves.

Notes:

Does a Praying Mantis change colour?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
This little mantis is a nymph ( not full grown yet). Many species of mantis come in different color forms. Perhaps you have seen two different nymphs.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Marvelous Mantids of the World
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedApril 27, 2014

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