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Metallic #1 This Metallyticus splendidus has a metallic look to it, hence its name Irisdescent Bark Mantis. They are more likely to be found on dead tree trunks under barks. Bark Mantis,Irisdescent Bark Mantis,Malaysia,Mantis,Metallyticus splendidus,Penang,Praying Mantis

Metallic #1

This Metallyticus splendidus has a metallic look to it, hence its name Irisdescent Bark Mantis. They are more likely to be found on dead tree trunks under barks.

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Christine Young

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Awesome! Love this bark mantis series <3. Posted 4 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Christine :)
  This guys are cool and rare find! Posted 4 years ago

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The Metalliticus

''Metallyticus splendidus'' is a rare species of praying mantis found in Southeast Asia. It has an iridescent appearance.

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Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 16, 2021. Captured Jun 15, 2021 00:41.

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