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Ameles spallanzania,
Ameles spallanzania, common name European dwarf mantis, is a species of praying mantis belonging to the genus Ameles. . This very small mantid (hence the common name) is characterized by an evident sexual dimorphism. The males are winged and have a quite slender body, while females show stubby bodies and are unable to fly, as they possess only small wing vestiges. The pictured male, was spotted in Volos city, Greece.
Spotted on Mar 28, 2018
Submitted on Mar 28, 2018
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