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Preying Mantis

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ForestDragon
Neat photo! Possibly a Mediterranean Mantis, Iris oratoria. Do you have any other views? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_oratoria http://bugguide.net/node/view/71486 See what you think.
DzintraBaumane
Thank you! The poor creature tried to escape from watering as it emerged as I was watering the oleander.
Apple
Amazing capture! Such a beautiful angle.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013

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