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last updated 21.Feb.2007


Mantodea (Mantises)

The charismatic mantises are relatives of cockroaches and termites.  These sit-and-wait predators have forelegs modified to catch prey and often sport elaborate camouflage. 


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Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Orthodera ministralis

Stagmomantis sp.

Tenodera aridifolia

Tenodera aridifolia

Tenodera aridifolia

Tenodera aridifolia

Tenodera aridifolia

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