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Mediterranean Praying Mantis Europe,Fall,Geotagged,Iris oratoria,Macro,Mediterranean mantis,Portugal,insect Click/tap to enlarge

Mediterranean Praying Mantis

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  1. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    The eyes have it Posted 3 years ago
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      Flavio
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      Totally agree, such depth in that look. I never thought insects had such expression! Posted 3 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Apr 9, 2022. Captured Sep 29, 2021 08:26 in Quinta Argentina, Moncarapacho, Faro, 8700-100 Moncarapacho, Portugal.
country flag of Portugal Explore Portugal 1,947 873 0
  • X-T20
  • f/1.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.