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Praying mantid

Sphodromantis viridis

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Elongated insect with long front legs. Head is more elongated at the back, body slimmer than other mantids. Green and pink in colour.

Habitat:

Favours scrub and meadows.

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PublishedJuly 23, 2011

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