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Wandering Violin Mantis

Gongylus Gongylodes

Photo by Rubn
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Field Notes

Description:

Species indetified by ForestDragon. .. thanks

Habitat:

Forest

Species ID Suggestions

Wandering Violin Mantis

Gongylus gongylodes

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Here is an additional link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gongylus_gongylodes
jefflebold
Great photos! I didn't know praying mantis can have such good camouflage. I think it is a Dead Leaf Mantis (Deroplatys dessicata) Here is a reference page: http://www.jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk/meet-the-dead-leaf-praying-mantis.html
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2017

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