Iris oratoria

Iris oratoria, known by the common name Mediterranean mantis or (less frequently) iris mantis, is a widespread species of praying mantis native to Europe.

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Calbost Niel

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Quite brilliant Flavio Posted 4 years ago
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  Thanks a lot Niel ^_^ Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Perfectly composed, well done! Posted 4 years ago
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  Thank you very much Ferdy (^_-) Posted 4 years ago

DebRich

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Great photo! Posted 4 years ago
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  Thank you so much Deb! Posted 4 years ago

The Mediterranean mantis

"Iris oratoria" is a widespread species of praying mantis native to Europe. It is found as an introduced species in the Middle East, Western Asia and the United States. "Iris oratoria" invaded southern California in the 1930s and seems to be spreading.

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Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Flavio