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Praying mantis

Photo by adams20115
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a light green color and kinda small. As you can see in the rear end it is big that is because gravid (pregnant).She also likes to climb.

Habitat:

she likes to climb so if you find one fill the tank or bucket with leaves and sticks. if i were you and i would put some water in. once in a while i would mist the inside with moister.

Species ID Suggestions

European Mantis, female

Mantis religiosa

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ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
Maybe she'll lay eggs for you. The egg cases of mantids are called Ootheca. Good luck with her!

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Room 201 Bio Blitz
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PublishedOctober 8, 2013

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