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Iris oratoria
This lil gal was hanging out in the oddest position !
This is a beautiful female Mantid.
She looks very much like a Mediterranean Mantis, Iris oratoria.
They are an introduced species that can be found in California (and other nearby states).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_orator...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/71486
Spotted on Dec 9, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012
