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Desert Mantid Nymph

Eremiaphila sp

Photo by Bernadette S
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Field Notes

Description:

Can you see him?! Hard to spot in the wild unless you happen to be looking when he moves.
About 2 - 2.5 cm body length.

Habitat:

Rocky desert wadis; he is on colorful granite rocks in this photo

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Bernadette S
I didn't think he looked that one, but that's what I got with I googled for Pink Mantis. Is there another Family or Genus you would suggest I start my research with?
MartinL
The mantis is not likely to be Hymenopus coronatus. That species is arboreal and mimics a flower. It has flared flattened legs and long eyes and carapace. Yours is the usual shape and probably a ground dweller.
Bernadette S
Thanks! Yes, the rocks are granite. Pink mantis = Hymenopus coronatus ?
MartinL
Well its a pink mantis, possibly a nymph but they don't all get wings as adults. Legs and eyes are very different from the pink orchid mantis in Asia. It blends in with the rocks which seem to be granite. Spectacular spotting. Thanks for showing to us.

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Biodiversity in Egypt
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Wildlife of the Sinai Peninsula

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012

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