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Giant Asian Mantis

Hierodula patellifera

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Hierodula patellifera

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Hierodula patellifera

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Giant asian mantis

Hierodula patellifera
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Comments (18)
Sumukha Javagal
Thank u so much for the info Chunxingwong..:-) I learnt many new things about mantises from that link...!
ChunXingWong
Yes normally the males are smaller in size than the females but there is always exceptional. There are other ways to determine their gender - http://www.keepinginsects.com/praying-mantis/distinguishing-males-and-females/
Sumukha Javagal
Yes Chunxingwong.. I also think so.. Feamle mantis are larger in size than Male right?
Anurag
Smile and eyes too! It's a great snap. By the way, your profile picture looks good too. Just saying.
Harsha Singh
I have a look alike here...http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7471354
Sumukha Javagal
Thanx sachin.. Can anyone plz suggest me the ID of this mantis..??

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Biodiversity of Western Ghats (India)

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PublishedNovember 3, 2011

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