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European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) with a freshly caught bee Puechabon, France. Sep 23, 2016. European Mantis,Fall,France,Geotagged,Mantis religiosa Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) with a freshly caught bee

Puechabon, France. Sep 23, 2016.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Heh! My eyes were completely focused on the bee and only a few seconds later I saw the enormous mantis in the frame :) Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      I had the exact same experience in my garden when I found it! Posted 8 years ago

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The European Mantis

"Mantis religiosa", referred to as the European Mantis outside of Europe and known simply as the Praying Mantis in Europe and elsewhere, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea.

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Similar species: Mantises
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2016. Captured Sep 23, 2016 15:20 in 5 Rue Neuve, 34150 Puéchabon, France.
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  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/6.3
  • 10/6400s
  • ISO400
  • 4.7mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.