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Mantis - the face of a fearsome predator I always thought of mantids being unusual and beautiful, but seeing them close up...very sinister indeed! African mantis,Geotagged,South Africa,Sphodromantis gastrica,Summer,insects,mantids,mantodea,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

Mantis - the face of a fearsome predator

I always thought of mantids being unusual and beautiful, but seeing them close up...very sinister indeed!

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Especially that slow chew :) Posted 9 years ago

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The African mantis

''Sphodromantis gastrica'', with the common names African mantis or common green mantis, is a species of praying mantis from Africa.

It averages 65–75 millimetres in body length, and has a very diverse diet, hunting any pray of reasonable size.

Previously classified as ''Hierodula bicarinata'' and as ''Sphodromantis guttata'' , this species has been found in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and East Africa.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Jan 19, 2016. Captured Jan 9, 2016 12:33 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.