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False Garden Mantid

Pseudomantis albofimbriata

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Pale brown mantis on window. 90mm length. Nymph.

Habitat:

Open dry sclerophyll forest to semi urban.

Notes:

Hangs onto glass <br>
Also cones in aqua/green and darker brown.

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False Garden Mantid - Pseudomantis albofimbriata

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Wow I didn't even know I hadn't ID'd this old spotting. Thanks for finding it FD. You are more than likely correct. The important key feature (dark patches inside the 'forearms') is not visible on this one however which might be why I left it unnamed. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10176301 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19228044 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8806164
ForestDragon
Maybe a brown phase female Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False Garden Mantid). They have shortened wings like your example. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_mantids/FalseGardenMantid.htm

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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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Marvelous Mantids of the World
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PublishedDecember 13, 2011

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