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Category: insect
Posted on: September 11, 2007 10:28 AM, by ableiman
Some great mantis pics from InsectHobbyist:
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii Hatchling (Spiny Flower Mantis)
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii Adult
Pseudocreobotra Ocellata Nymph/Villain from Halo
Pseudocreobotra Ocellata
Deroplatys lobata
Species unidentified
Freak out techno mantis!
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Comments
I had no idea that praying mantis could be so beautiful and colorful.
Amazing photos! Kudos!
Kimberly Edwards :D
ExoticAnimalLover.com
Posted by: Kimberly Edwards | September 11, 2007 9:51 PM
Wow...those are just beautiful. These pictures have inspired me to go to the local Bug Fest this weekend. Mantids have always been my favorite insect.
Posted by: Laughing Stone | September 14, 2007 9:27 AM
Cool site! Just an FYI, the mantis "Species unidentified" pic above is the European Mantis (Mantis Religiosa). You can tell by the black and white "eye" in it's arm-pits.
Cheers!
Posted by: Fred | October 10, 2008 3:05 PM