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Gongylus gongylodes
Gongylus gongylodes, also known as the wandering violin mantis, ornate mantis or Indian rose mantis, is an insect of the order Mantodea. This is one of the more bizarre looking mantises. Characterized by extremely slender limbs. It feeds primarily on flying insects. Its native range is in southern India and Sri Lanka. It can reach sizes of up to 11 cm. The males of the species are capable of flight.
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Nice one.. Congrats Saswat...
Awesome
Congrats Saswat!
Congrats Saswat for the SOTD! That was something special.
Congrats Saswat
Beauty - well done
Congratulations
Congrats, this amazing Mantis has been selected as Spotting of the Day!
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Nice pics
Beautiful mantis..