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Pseudomantis albofimbriata nymph Found this tiny character on a wall and even at this age and size, manifesting solid attitude and panache.<br /> <br /> 30 mm body length Australia,False garden mantis,Geotagged,Mantidae,Mantodea,Pseudomantis albofimbriata,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pseudomantis albofimbriata nymph

Found this tiny character on a wall and even at this age and size, manifesting solid attitude and panache.

30 mm body length

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Superb shot. I really looks like it cooperated with the ideal pose, the smug model look :) Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Ha ha, doesn't it?! That turn of the head and flick of the hair. Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Not to forget the lazy eye. I see you, but barely so. Posted 4 years ago

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The False garden mantid

The false garden mantis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae, and was first described in 1860 by Carl Stål as "Mantis albofimbriata". Females reach 70 mm while males reach 50 mm.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jan 7, 2021. Captured Jan 3, 2021 12:56 in 33 Rowan Ln, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/20.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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