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Australian mantid

Tenodera australasiae

Description:

A large mantid with purple wings edged with green boarders. Also known as the Purple-winged mantis.

Habitat:

Dry sclerophyll bushland.

Notes:

It flew in the house and was sitting on our computer desk. This mantis has pale eyes that darken at night.

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lori.tas
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lori.tas

Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Feb 26, 2011
Submitted on Feb 26, 2011

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