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Green mantis

Sphodromantis gastrica

Description:

Sphodromantis gastrica, common name African mantis or common green mantis, is a species of praying mantis from Africa.

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5 Comments

Mr. Goldfish
Mr. Goldfish 10 years ago

It does not seem to be a Sphodromantis.
This is a Sphodromantis
http://www.keepinginsects.com/images/sph...
This is said to be Miomantis caffra
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52197480@N0...

michaeladamsparks
michaeladamsparks 13 years ago

These are so awesome. How are you taking these?

chantel.minnaar
chantel.minnaar 13 years ago

Amazing!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 13 years ago

Fascinating, so sharp!

Yasser
Yasser 13 years ago

I can't stop staring at these photos. they're spellbinding, particularly the first photo.

NeilHarris
Spotted by
NeilHarris

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 9, 2011
Submitted on Mar 11, 2011

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