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Bark Mantis - Metallyticus violaceus Sub-adult Bark Mantis - Metallyticus violaceus Bark Mantis,Malaysia,Mantis,Metallyticus violaceus,Penang,Praying Mantis Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Bark Mantis - Metallyticus violaceus

Sub-adult Bark Mantis - Metallyticus violaceus

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Took me a while to understand they are mantises, was so quick to judge to think of them as beetles. Seriously cool series of species! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Yes, this guys are cool Mantises, have been looking out for them for a long time and was surprised to find 2 species in one day, and both species close to each other! Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Quite frankly, haven't seen anything like it before. Very cool! Posted 4 years ago

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The Metallyticus violaceus

Metallyticus violaceus is a species of Bark Mantis from the family Metallyticidae.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 16, 2021. Captured Jun 15, 2021 00:50.
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  • TG-6
  • f/13.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO640
  • 14.62mm