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Gongylus gongylodes
Gongylus gongylodes, also known as the wandering violin mantis, Ornate mantis or Indian rose mantis, is an insect of the order Mantodea. This is one of the more bizarre looking mantises. Characterized by extremely slender limbs with large appendages. It is not a particularly aggressive species and often kept as a pet by hobbyists. It feeds primarily on flying insects. Its native range is in southern India and Sri Lanka. It can reach sizes of up to 11 cm. The males of the species are capable of flight.
Sara that is the mimic created by the Nature...Please check all links in follwing..
http://www.google.co.in/search?q=Gongylu...
Is that actually part of its body/camo or does it have a dead leaf wrapped around it?
extraordinary! I would agree with Ashish: wandering violin mantis.
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2007/12/16/w...
Great spotting Ashok... Nice one... Your spotting is learning lesson for everyone..!!
Spotted on Feb 2, 2012
Submitted on Feb 13, 2012
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