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Geomantis larvoides Geomantis larvoides. Animalia,Arthropoda,European Mantis,Geomantis,Geomantis larvoides,Insecta,Mantidae,Mantinae,Mantini,Mantis,Mantodea,Miomantinae,Rivetini,preying mantis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. So tiny! Is it a nymph or an adult? Posted 9 years ago
    1. Hi morpheme, it is a a sub-adult (nymph) female Geomantis larvoides, but adult forms aren't bigger than 2,5cm (3cm tops!) in length! Check this examples: http://www.biodiversidadvirtual.org/insectarium/search.html
      They are quite fascinating and very difficult to spot due to their size! Cheers*
      Posted 9 years ago

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Geomantis larvoides is a small flightless species of mantis. It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor and the Middle East.

Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Oct 26, 2015. Captured Jun 16, 2015 10:35.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/4.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO160
  • 80mm