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Iris oratoria Iris oratoria nymph (1st instar?)<br /> I&#039;ve counted seven recently hatched I. oratoria ooteca&#039;s nearby, and lots of nymphs everywhere.<br /> This one was above the well.<br /> <br /> Exif: 50mm 1.8 | f/11 | 48mm Ext. Iris oratoria,Mediterranean mantis,arthopoda,biodiversity,insecta,insects,mantids,mantodea,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Iris oratoria

Iris oratoria nymph (1st instar?)
I've counted seven recently hatched I. oratoria ooteca's nearby, and lots of nymphs everywhere.
This one was above the well.

Exif: 50mm 1.8 | f/11 | 48mm Ext.

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The Mediterranean mantis

"Iris oratoria" is a widespread species of praying mantis native to Europe. It is found as an introduced species in the Middle East, Western Asia and the United States. "Iris oratoria" invaded southern California in the 1930s and seems to be spreading.

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Uploaded Jun 17, 2018. Captured Jun 17, 2018 19:26.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 50mm