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Giant Mantid (Hierodula majuscala) Size females up to 7cms, males are smaller. Mantids are predatory and will only feed on live moving prey. Female produce an egg sac which may give rise to more than 250 nymphs. Hierodula majuscula Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Giant Mantid (Hierodula majuscala)

Size females up to 7cms, males are smaller. Mantids are predatory and will only feed on live moving prey. Female produce an egg sac which may give rise to more than 250 nymphs.

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The Hierodula majuscula

''Hierodula majuscula'' is a species of praying mantis in the genus ''Hierodula''. It is found in Australia.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Sep 12, 2013. Captured Sep 4, 2013 10:26.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/41s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm

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