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Mantis religiosa
Different to the other mantis' I've photographed. This one was a very bright green, with yellowish eyes.
Spotted on Aug 18, 2011
Submitted on Aug 18, 2011
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Actually, this might be an Iris oratoria.
Female of that species have short wings, especially when they are fat:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/image...
Male Iris oratoria have normal long wings:
http://www.naturamediterraneo.com/Public...