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Praying Mantis

Mantodea

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Mantis religiosa, referred to as the European Mantis outside of Europe and known simply as the Praying Mantis in Europe and elsewhere, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea.
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Habitat:

Suburban house flower garden.

Notes:

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/praying-mantis/

Reference Links:

praying mantis (Mantis religiosa), European mantis

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012

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