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Mantis ?? Found this little guy in a local builders yard, no idea what it is, anyone help? Bulgaria,Empusa fasciata,Geotagged,Winter

Mantis ??

Found this little guy in a local builders yard, no idea what it is, anyone help?

comments (5)

WildFlower

Lion

It's a mantis, but I'm not sure if it is an Empusa fasciata or another species.
http://www.jungledragon.com/specie/1804/empusa_fasciata.html Posted 9 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
  Lion
  
  I just done a search and arrived at the same species as you. The species range matches, the markings and the form, down to the small plates behind the knees. I am sure as I can be that this ID is correct.
  
  I did put the ID up, but then found your comment, and so took it down again. You named it, you put it up.
  
  Dave Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    OK, thanks for checking. Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. martinsm
      
      Giant Tortoise
      
      Thank you everyone for your input
      Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. Vodkaman
        
        Lion
        
        A great find like this deserves an ID :)
        
        DAve Posted 9 years ago

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The Empusa fasciata

"Empusa fasciata" is a species of praying mantis in the genus "Empusa" in the order Mantodea.

Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by WildFlower

By martinsm

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Uploaded Mar 2, 2016. Captured Jan 1, 1970 01:00 in bul. "Georgi S. Rakovski" 3, 6300 Haskovo, Bulgaria.

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Canon PowerShot A2500
f/2.8
1/251s
ISO100
5mm

Captured in the winter. More winter photos.