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Common green mantis

Sphodromantis gastrica

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Sphodromantis gastrica

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Praying mantis

Order: Mantodea
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Common green mantis

Sphodromantis gastrica

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Mr. Goldfish
Hmm.. it's whole body type is different from a Sphodromantis. Skinny. I have commented before "Miomantis". I think it is a Miomantis caffra since they seem common, but I cannot tell for sure.

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PublishedNovember 21, 2013

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