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Snake Mantis, Kongobatha diademata  Australia,Geotagged,Kongobatha diademata,Snake Mantis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

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This mantis species is restricted to the East Coast of Australia, Is difficult to find due to its small size (little more than 2.5cm/1 in for an adult) and pale green coloration that closely matches the leaf color of many Eucalyptus and Angophora species where it locates.

Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jan 12, 2026. Captured Nov 29, 2025 12:58 in 16 Dunrossil Ave, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • f/20.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm