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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

Photo by Ana Rosa
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Field Notes

Description:

One of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea.

Originating in southern Europe.
The European Mantis is usually 5–7.5 cm (2–3 inches) in length, and has shades of bright green to tan. It can be distinguished easily by a black-ringed spot beneath the fore coxae.

Notes:

Praying mantis with a stink bug for dinner.

Louva-a-deus (Portuguese)

Reference Links:

European mantis

Species ID Suggestions

Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

Reference Link
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Interaction between different species of Arthropods
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PublishedOctober 9, 2011

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