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Pseudomantis albofimbriata I believe this is a pregnant female. She was 60 mm in length. <br /> <br /> This species has a distinctive dark spot on the femur of each raptorial foreleg, seen clearly in this image. Australia,Fall,False garden mantis,Geotagged,Mantidae,Mantodea,Pseudomantis albofimbriata,arthropod,autumn,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pseudomantis albofimbriata

I believe this is a pregnant female. She was 60 mm in length.

This species has a distinctive dark spot on the femur of each raptorial foreleg, seen clearly in this image.

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    Well spotted Ruth Posted 2 years ago

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The False garden mantid

The false garden mantis is a species of praying mantis in the family Mantidae, and was first described in 1860 by Carl Stål as "Mantis albofimbriata". Females reach 70 mm while males reach 50 mm.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded May 3, 2023. Captured May 2, 2023 12:10 in 25A Charlotte St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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