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African Stick Mantis, Popa spurca

Well disguised in the grass.

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"Popa spurca", also known as the African stick mantis or African twig mantis, is a species of mantis native to Africa. It takes its common name from its resemblance to twig from a woody plant and grows up to 8 centimetres long if female or 7 cm long if male.

Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by John Sullivan
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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2024. Captured May 13, 2023 14:28 in HQQ4+39 Toliara, Madagascar.
  • DC-G9
  • f/13.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm