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Praying Mantis

Ceratomantis cf gigliotosi

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

A small sized female Praying Mantis, possibly of the species
Ceratomantis cf gigliotosi. Am not definitely sure of the ID, but was told by a Mantis expert, it is the closest match. Ceratomantis gigliotosi is reported from western part of Borneo island.

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

Notes:

There are 5 known species under the genus Ceratomantis. They key feature of this genus is the single horn like appendage on their head.

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Comments (2)

Thanks, @Chun. Missing out on a lot of fun, it looks like both you and Shavez are having a great time in Borneo!

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