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Praying Mantis

Sphodromantis viridis

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Species ID Suggestions

European Mantis

Mantis religiosa

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Comments (2)
Mr. Goldfish
Not Sphodromantis. Looks like Mantis religiosa.
ForestDragon
Beautiful pictures! The dark spot on the inside of the front legs and the purple femora on the back legs are (plus the rest of the coloration and body shape) are most consistent with Mantis religiosa.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2013

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