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Common Green Mantid / Giant Mantid

Sphodromantis Gastrica

Description:

Large robust body that is bright green with milky yellow/green eyes.

Habitat:

Usually found on tree trunks but actively hunt around outdoor house lights at night.

Notes:

Specimen considered to be female due to fatness of the body as compared to males.

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Michael Strydom
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Michael Strydom

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 17, 2016
Submitted on May 27, 2014

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