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Mediterranean Mantis

Iris oratoria

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Field Notes

Description:

This lil gal was hanging out in the oddest position !

Species ID Suggestions

Praying mantis

Mantodea
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ForestDragon
This is a beautiful female Mantid. She looks very much like a Mediterranean Mantis, Iris oratoria. They are an introduced species that can be found in California (and other nearby states). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_oratoria http://bugguide.net/node/view/71486
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PublishedDecember 9, 2012

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