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Praying Mantis

Mantodea

Photo by misako
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a baby Praying Mantis that was on an eggplant. It was only about half an inch. There were several of them on the plant.

Habitat:

Suburban garden.

Reference Links:

Mantis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Mr. Goldfish
Not Mantis religiosa. Maybe Stagmomantis limbata.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Backyard Habitats of the World
Mission
Marvelous Mantids of the World

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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