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European mantis

Mantis religiosa

Photo by Topaz Almond
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A huge mantis! About 13cm long

Habitat:

Non urban but human populated area

Species ID Suggestions

European Mantis

Mantis religiosa

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Ashish
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Comments (11)
Topaz Almond
Yes you're right, although, I don't understand why call it a praying mantis if they're ALL praying, it's like calling birds "winged birds" or human "headed human"!
Ashish
I do not think calling a Praying mantis wrong if it seen in position of Praying with its front legs. have you checked links with European mantis..?
Topaz Almond
textless- yeah i know me neither! AshishNimkar- i read in Wikipedia that a lot of mantis species are being referred to as "praying mantis" by accident. do you know what are their characteristics? i just dont want to rush into conclusions :)
textless
It blends with the wall hanging so well that I didn't see it at first. Cool!
Ashish
Nice work Topaz.. interesting spotting...!!
Ashish
Its Praying mantis, dark mimicking colour shade for mix with surroundings and grab easily a prey insect.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2011

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