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Praying mantid

Mantis religiosa

Photo by Dangermouse
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Different to the other mantis' I've photographed. This one was a very bright green, with yellowish eyes.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Mr. Goldfish
Actually, this might be an Iris oratoria. Female of that species have short wings, especially when they are fat: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQHhO_4jwsnBfwKkApAqVu-lYr8u75SGL2FMT-CNvjAxxP3WSZiNg Male Iris oratoria have normal long wings: http://www.naturamediterraneo.com/Public/data8/elleelle/iris%20muro.JPG_201083013283_iris%20muro.JPG

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedAugust 18, 2011

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