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Giant Asian Mantis
Hierodula patellifera
15.4582, 119.915
Field Notes
Description:
Mantidae; Mantinae; Paramantini; Hierodula; Hierodula patellifera Serville, 1839. I am not sure, but this mantis appeared to have a swollen abdomen which makes me think it is a gravid female. So, I resisted the temptation to pick it up and try to get a picture of it on my hand (I sometimes do this - don't know why) and just backed off, leaving it undisturbed.
Habitat:
Spotted in leaf litter at the side of the road during a bug hunt in the local hills.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 26, 2023
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